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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,297.80, 1,058,102.22 and 231,964.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,297.80, 1,058,102.22 and 231,964.04 is: 347,997.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,297.80 : 1,058,102.22 = 231,964.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,297.80/1,058,102.22 = 231,964.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,297.80x = 1,058,102.22 × 231,964.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,297.80x = 245,441,665,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,441,665,684.17/705,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,997.21

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