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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,566, 1,056,627 and 231,141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,566, 1,056,627 and 231,141.04 is: 346,638.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,566 : 1,056,627 = 231,141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,566/1,056,627 = 231,141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,566x = 1,056,627 × 231,141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,566x = 244,229,863,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,229,863,672.08/704,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,638.73

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