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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,846.28, 1,055,662.50 and 230,521.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,846.28, 1,055,662.50 and 230,521.16 is: 345,746.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,846.28 : 1,055,662.50 = 230,521.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,846.28/1,055,662.50 = 230,521.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,846.28x = 1,055,662.50 × 230,521.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,846.28x = 243,352,544,068.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,352,544,068.50/703,846.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,746.72

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