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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,853.28, 1,055,673 and 230,528.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,853.28, 1,055,673 and 230,528.16 is: 345,757.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,853.28 : 1,055,673 = 230,528.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,853.28/1,055,673 = 230,528.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,853.28x = 1,055,673 × 230,528.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,853.28x = 243,362,354,251.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,362,354,251.68/703,853.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,757.22

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