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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,901.68, 1,058,983.74 and 232,605.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,901.68, 1,058,983.74 and 232,605.72 is: 348,951.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,901.68 : 1,058,983.74 = 232,605.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,901.68/1,058,983.74 = 232,605.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,901.68x = 1,058,983.74 × 232,605.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,901.68x = 246,325,675,310.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,325,675,310.99/705,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,951.82

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