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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,016.90, 1,057,481.61 and 225,232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,016.90, 1,057,481.61 and 225,232.84 is: 337,835.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,016.90 : 1,057,481.61 = 225,232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,016.90/1,057,481.61 = 225,232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,016.90x = 1,057,481.61 × 225,232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,016.90x = 238,179,586,268.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,179,586,268.07/705,016.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,835.29

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