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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,901.19, 1,059,017.85 and 232,586.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,901.19, 1,059,017.85 and 232,586.54 is: 348,934.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,901.19 : 1,059,017.85 = 232,586.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,901.19/1,059,017.85 = 232,586.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,901.19x = 1,059,017.85 × 232,586.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,901.19x = 246,313,292,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,313,292,234.65/705,901.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,934.52

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