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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715,625.93, 1,073,479.10 and 229,350.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715,625.93, 1,073,479.10 and 229,350.39 is: 344,038.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715,625.93 : 1,073,479.10 = 229,350.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715,625.93/1,073,479.10 = 229,350.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715,625.93x = 1,073,479.10 × 229,350.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715,625.93x = 246,202,850,241.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,202,850,241.85/715,625.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,038.47

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