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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,997.78, 1,055,943.57 and 224,206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,997.78, 1,055,943.57 and 224,206.20 is: 336,292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,997.78 : 1,055,943.57 = 224,206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,997.78/1,055,943.57 = 224,206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,997.78x = 1,055,943.57 × 224,206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,997.78x = 236,749,095,244.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,749,095,244.13/703,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,292.39

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