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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,277.40, 1,056,416.10 and 230,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,277.40, 1,056,416.10 and 230,848.60 is: 346,272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,277.40 : 1,056,416.10 = 230,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,277.40/1,056,416.10 = 230,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,277.40x = 1,056,416.10 × 230,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,277.40x = 243,872,177,702.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,872,177,702.46/704,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,272.90

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