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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,060.09, 1,055,740.61 and 224,225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,060.09, 1,055,740.61 and 224,225.33 is: 336,226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,060.09 : 1,055,740.61 = 224,225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,060.09/1,055,740.61 = 224,225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,060.09x = 1,055,740.61 × 224,225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,060.09x = 236,723,780,271.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,723,780,271.82/704,060.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,226.67

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