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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,856.40, 1,058,784.60 and 232,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,856.40, 1,058,784.60 and 232,427.60 is: 348,641.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,856.40 : 1,058,784.60 = 232,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,856.40/1,058,784.60 = 232,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,856.40x = 1,058,784.60 × 232,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,856.40x = 246,090,763,494.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,090,763,494.96/705,856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,641.40

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