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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,942.08, 1,056,062.40 and 230,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,942.08, 1,056,062.40 and 230,592 is: 345,936.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,942.08 : 1,056,062.40 = 230,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,942.08/1,056,062.40 = 230,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,942.08x = 1,056,062.40 × 230,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,942.08x = 243,519,540,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,519,540,940.80/703,942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,936.90

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