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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,095.60, 1,056,143.40 and 230,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,095.60, 1,056,143.40 and 230,828.80 is: 346,243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,095.60 : 1,056,143.40 = 230,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,095.60/1,056,143.40 = 230,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,095.60x = 1,056,143.40 × 230,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,095.60x = 243,788,313,649.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,788,313,649.92/704,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,243.20

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