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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,557.96, 1,056,954.30 and 231,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,557.96, 1,056,954.30 and 231,116.20 is: 346,712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,557.96 : 1,056,954.30 = 231,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,557.96/1,056,954.30 = 231,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,557.96x = 1,056,954.30 × 231,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,557.96x = 244,279,261,389.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,279,261,389.66/704,557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,712.80

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