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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,246.91, 1,056,446.46 and 224,361.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,246.91, 1,056,446.46 and 224,361.51 is: 336,566.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,246.91 : 1,056,446.46 = 224,361.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,246.91/1,056,446.46 = 224,361.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,246.91x = 1,056,446.46 × 224,361.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,246.91x = 237,025,922,999.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,025,922,999.76/704,246.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,566.51

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