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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,538.06, 1,055,295.92 and 223,758.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,538.06, 1,055,295.92 and 223,758.95 is: 335,634.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,538.06 : 1,055,295.92 = 223,758.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,538.06/1,055,295.92 = 223,758.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,538.06x = 1,055,295.92 × 223,758.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,538.06x = 236,131,902,281.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,131,902,281.40/703,538.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,634.86

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