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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,530, 1,056,573.16 and 231,105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,530, 1,056,573.16 and 231,105.36 is: 346,585.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,530 : 1,056,573.16 = 231,105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,530/1,056,573.16 = 231,105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,530x = 1,056,573.16 × 231,105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,530x = 244,179,720,508.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,179,720,508.14/704,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,585.27

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