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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,243.79, 1,061,072.37 and 227,460.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,243.79, 1,061,072.37 and 227,460.81 is: 341,257.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,243.79 : 1,061,072.37 = 227,460.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,243.79/1,061,072.37 = 227,460.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,243.79x = 1,061,072.37 × 227,460.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,243.79x = 241,352,380,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,352,380,748.82/707,243.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,257.69

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