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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,478.40, 1,054,939.68 and 223,533.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,478.40, 1,054,939.68 and 223,533.60 is: 335,212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,478.40 : 1,054,939.68 = 223,533.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,478.40/1,054,939.68 = 223,533.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,478.40x = 1,054,939.68 × 223,533.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,478.40x = 235,814,464,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,814,464,453.25/703,478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,212.09

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