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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,558.96, 1,056,955.80 and 231,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,558.96, 1,056,955.80 and 231,117.20 is: 346,714.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,558.96 : 1,056,955.80 = 231,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,558.96/1,056,955.80 = 231,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,558.96x = 1,056,955.80 × 231,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,558.96x = 244,280,665,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,280,665,019.76/704,558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,714.30

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