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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,844.28, 1,055,659.50 and 230,519.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,844.28, 1,055,659.50 and 230,519.16 is: 345,743.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,844.28 : 1,055,659.50 = 230,519.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,844.28/1,055,659.50 = 230,519.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,844.28x = 1,055,659.50 × 230,519.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,844.28x = 243,349,741,186.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,349,741,186.02/703,844.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,743.72

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