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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,548.48, 1,055,470.56 and 230,196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,548.48, 1,055,470.56 and 230,196.96 is: 345,343.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,548.48 : 1,055,470.56 = 230,196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,548.48/1,055,470.56 = 230,196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,548.48x = 1,055,470.56 × 230,196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,548.48x = 242,966,114,281.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,966,114,281.50/703,548.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,343.81

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