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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,609.96, 1,058,579.12 and 232,299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,609.96, 1,058,579.12 and 232,299.44 is: 348,503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,609.96 : 1,058,579.12 = 232,299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,609.96/1,058,579.12 = 232,299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,609.96x = 1,058,579.12 × 232,299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,609.96x = 245,907,336,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,907,336,771.69/705,609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,503.21

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