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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,531, 1,056,574.66 and 231,106.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,531, 1,056,574.66 and 231,106.36 is: 346,586.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,531 : 1,056,574.66 = 231,106.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,531/1,056,574.66 = 231,106.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,531x = 1,056,574.66 × 231,106.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,531x = 244,181,123,740.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,181,123,740.84/704,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,586.77

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