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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,565.32, 1,058,264.07 and 232,133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,565.32, 1,058,264.07 and 232,133.28 is: 348,172.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,565.32 : 1,058,264.07 = 232,133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,565.32/1,058,264.07 = 232,133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,565.32x = 1,058,264.07 × 232,133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,565.32x = 245,658,309,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,658,309,675.25/705,565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,172.31

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