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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,033.76, 1,055,701.25 and 224,199.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,033.76, 1,055,701.25 and 224,199.03 is: 336,187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,033.76 : 1,055,701.25 = 224,199.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,033.76/1,055,701.25 = 224,199.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,033.76x = 1,055,701.25 × 224,199.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,033.76x = 236,687,196,219.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,687,196,219.79/704,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,187.28

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