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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,579.17, 1,055,565.72 and 230,596.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,579.17, 1,055,565.72 and 230,596.68 is: 345,959.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,579.17 : 1,055,565.72 = 230,596.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,579.17/1,055,565.72 = 230,596.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,579.17x = 1,055,565.72 × 230,596.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,579.17x = 243,409,950,553.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,409,950,553.81/703,579.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,959.57

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