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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696,434, 1,044,727.80 and 223,008.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696,434, 1,044,727.80 and 223,008.08 is: 334,536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696,434 : 1,044,727.80 = 223,008.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696,434/1,044,727.80 = 223,008.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696,434x = 1,044,727.80 × 223,008.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696,434x = 232,982,740,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,982,740,800.62/696,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,536.71

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