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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,986.08, 1,057,634.64 and 231,651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,986.08, 1,057,634.64 and 231,651.24 is: 347,527.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,986.08 : 1,057,634.64 = 231,651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,986.08/1,057,634.64 = 231,651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,986.08x = 1,057,634.64 × 231,651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,986.08x = 245,002,375,822.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,002,375,822.95/704,986.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,527.96

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