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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,338.79, 1,058,048.17 and 225,608.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,338.79, 1,058,048.17 and 225,608.73 is: 338,425.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,338.79 : 1,058,048.17 = 225,608.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,338.79/1,058,048.17 = 225,608.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,338.79x = 1,058,048.17 × 225,608.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,338.79x = 238,704,903,912.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,704,903,912.52/705,338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,425.88

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