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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,846.03, 1,055,662.13 and 230,520.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,846.03, 1,055,662.13 and 230,520.91 is: 345,746.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,846.03 : 1,055,662.13 = 230,520.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,846.03/1,055,662.13 = 230,520.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,846.03x = 1,055,662.13 × 230,520.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,846.03x = 243,352,193,707.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,352,193,707.53/703,846.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,746.35

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