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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,732.46, 1,058,638.18 and 226,002.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,732.46, 1,058,638.18 and 226,002.54 is: 339,016.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,732.46 : 1,058,638.18 = 226,002.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,732.46/1,058,638.18 = 226,002.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,732.46x = 1,058,638.18 × 226,002.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,732.46x = 239,254,917,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,254,917,620.98/705,732.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,016.46

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