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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,233.59, 1,057,924.20 and 231,955.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,233.59, 1,057,924.20 and 231,955.86 is: 347,958.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,233.59 : 1,057,924.20 = 231,955.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,233.59/1,057,924.20 = 231,955.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,233.59x = 1,057,924.20 × 231,955.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,233.59x = 245,391,717,625.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,391,717,625.81/705,233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,958.07

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