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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,135.57, 1,056,400.20 and 231,153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,135.57, 1,056,400.20 and 231,153.08 is: 346,794.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,135.57 : 1,056,400.20 = 231,153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,135.57/1,056,400.20 = 231,153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,135.57x = 1,056,400.20 × 231,153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,135.57x = 244,190,154,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,190,154,660.62/704,135.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,794.24

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