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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,537.31, 1,055,294.80 and 223,758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,537.31, 1,055,294.80 and 223,758.20 is: 335,633.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,537.31 : 1,055,294.80 = 223,758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,537.31/1,055,294.80 = 223,758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,537.31x = 1,055,294.80 × 223,758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,537.31x = 236,130,861,060.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,130,861,060.17/703,537.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,633.74

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