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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,119.60, 1,056,179.40 and 230,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,119.60, 1,056,179.40 and 230,852.80 is: 346,279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,119.60 : 1,056,179.40 = 230,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,119.60/1,056,179.40 = 230,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,119.60x = 1,056,179.40 × 230,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,119.60x = 243,821,971,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,821,971,792.32/704,119.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,279.20

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