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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,529, 1,056,571.66 and 231,104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,529, 1,056,571.66 and 231,104.36 is: 346,583.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,529 : 1,056,571.66 = 231,104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,529/1,056,571.66 = 231,104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,529x = 1,056,571.66 × 231,104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,529x = 244,178,317,278.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,178,317,278.44/704,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,583.77

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