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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,477.70, 1,056,865.59 and 231,123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,477.70, 1,056,865.59 and 231,123.42 is: 346,734.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,477.70 : 1,056,865.59 = 231,123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,477.70/1,056,865.59 = 231,123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,477.70x = 1,056,865.59 × 231,123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,477.70x = 244,266,389,641.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,266,389,641.12/704,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,734.03

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