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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,557, 1,056,613.50 and 231,132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,557, 1,056,613.50 and 231,132.04 is: 346,625.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,557 : 1,056,613.50 = 231,132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,557/1,056,613.50 = 231,132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,557x = 1,056,613.50 × 231,132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,557x = 244,217,233,746.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,217,233,746.54/704,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,625.23

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