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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,829.97, 1,055,762.24 and 230,496.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,829.97, 1,055,762.24 and 230,496.21 is: 345,749.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,829.97 : 1,055,762.24 = 230,496.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,829.97/1,055,762.24 = 230,496.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,829.97x = 1,055,762.24 × 230,496.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,829.97x = 243,349,193,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,349,193,828.63/703,829.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,749.97

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