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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,337.79, 1,058,046.67 and 225,607.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,337.79, 1,058,046.67 and 225,607.73 is: 338,424.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,337.79 : 1,058,046.67 = 225,607.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,337.79/1,058,046.67 = 225,607.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,337.79x = 1,058,046.67 × 225,607.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,337.79x = 238,703,501,598.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,703,501,598.51/705,337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,424.38

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