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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,739.76, 1,060,009.61 and 227,009.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,739.76, 1,060,009.61 and 227,009.26 is: 340,481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,739.76 : 1,060,009.61 = 227,009.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,739.76/1,060,009.61 = 227,009.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,739.76x = 1,060,009.61 × 227,009.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,739.76x = 240,631,997,348.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,631,997,348.95/706,739.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,481.76

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