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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,425.42, 1,055,285.70 and 230,073.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,425.42, 1,055,285.70 and 230,073.84 is: 345,159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,425.42 : 1,055,285.70 = 230,073.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,425.42/1,055,285.70 = 230,073.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,425.42x = 1,055,285.70 × 230,073.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,425.42x = 242,793,633,296.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,793,633,296.09/703,425.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,159.03

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