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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,969.30, 1,056,150.80 and 230,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,969.30, 1,056,150.80 and 230,986.80 is: 346,544.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,969.30 : 1,056,150.80 = 230,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,969.30/1,056,150.80 = 230,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,969.30x = 1,056,150.80 × 230,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,969.30x = 243,956,893,609.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,956,893,609.44/703,969.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,544.79

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