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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,454.72, 1,056,645.28 and 231,077.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,454.72, 1,056,645.28 and 231,077.76 is: 346,604.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,454.72 : 1,056,645.28 = 231,077.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,454.72/1,056,645.28 = 231,077.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,454.72x = 1,056,645.28 × 231,077.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,454.72x = 244,167,224,416.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,167,224,416.97/704,454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,604.57

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