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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,246.40, 1,056,369.60 and 230,817.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,246.40, 1,056,369.60 and 230,817.60 is: 346,226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,246.40 : 1,056,369.60 = 230,817.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,246.40/1,056,369.60 = 230,817.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,246.40x = 1,056,369.60 × 230,817.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,246.40x = 243,828,695,784.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,828,695,784.96/704,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,226.40

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