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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,906.68, 1,058,991.24 and 232,610.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,906.68, 1,058,991.24 and 232,610.72 is: 348,959.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,906.68 : 1,058,991.24 = 232,610.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,906.68/1,058,991.24 = 232,610.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,906.68x = 1,058,991.24 × 232,610.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,906.68x = 246,332,714,810.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,332,714,810.09/705,906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,959.32

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