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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,310.40, 1,054,965.60 and 229,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,310.40, 1,054,965.60 and 229,881.60 is: 344,822.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,310.40 : 1,054,965.60 = 229,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,310.40/1,054,965.60 = 229,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,310.40x = 1,054,965.60 × 229,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,310.40x = 242,517,180,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,517,180,072.96/703,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,822.40

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