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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,567, 1,056,628.50 and 231,142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,567, 1,056,628.50 and 231,142.04 is: 346,640.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,567 : 1,056,628.50 = 231,142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,567/1,056,628.50 = 231,142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,567x = 1,056,628.50 × 231,142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,567x = 244,231,267,012.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,231,267,012.14/704,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,640.23

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