Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,899.68, 1,058,980.74 and 232,618.30
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 705,899.68, 1,058,980.74 and 232,618.30 is: 348,970.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
705,899.68 : 1,058,980.74 = 232,618.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
705,899.68/1,058,980.74 = 232,618.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
705,899.68x = 1,058,980.74 × 232,618.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
705,899.68x = 246,338,299,471.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,338,299,471.54/705,899.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,970.69
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