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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,374.40, 1,058,101.62 and 225,644.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,374.40, 1,058,101.62 and 225,644.36 is: 338,479.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,374.40 : 1,058,101.62 = 225,644.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,374.40/1,058,101.62 = 225,644.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,374.40x = 1,058,101.62 × 225,644.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,374.40x = 238,754,662,859.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,754,662,859.86/705,374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,479.34

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