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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,622, 1,057,043.04 and 231,199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,622, 1,057,043.04 and 231,199.68 is: 346,835.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,622 : 1,057,043.04 = 231,199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,622/1,057,043.04 = 231,199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,622x = 1,057,043.04 × 231,199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,622x = 244,388,012,594.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,388,012,594.23/704,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,835.63

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