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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,601.94, 1,057,013.08 and 231,179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,601.94, 1,057,013.08 and 231,179.62 is: 346,805.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,601.94 : 1,057,013.08 = 231,179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,601.94/1,057,013.08 = 231,179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,601.94x = 1,057,013.08 × 231,179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,601.94x = 244,359,882,169.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,359,882,169.43/704,601.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,805.58

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