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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,901.25, 1,059,017.94 and 232,586.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,901.25, 1,059,017.94 and 232,586.59 is: 348,934.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,901.25 : 1,059,017.94 = 232,586.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,901.25/1,059,017.94 = 232,586.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,901.25x = 1,059,017.94 × 232,586.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,901.25x = 246,313,371,413.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,313,371,413.43/705,901.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,934.60

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