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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,806.03, 1,055,602.13 and 230,480.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,806.03, 1,055,602.13 and 230,480.91 is: 345,686.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,806.03 : 1,055,602.13 = 230,480.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,806.03/1,055,602.13 = 230,480.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,806.03x = 1,055,602.13 × 230,480.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,806.03x = 243,296,138,367.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,296,138,367.93/703,806.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,686.35

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