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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,944.68, 1,059,048.24 and 232,663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,944.68, 1,059,048.24 and 232,663.36 is: 349,038.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,944.68 : 1,059,048.24 = 232,663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,944.68/1,059,048.24 = 232,663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,944.68x = 1,059,048.24 × 232,663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,944.68x = 246,401,721,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,401,721,920.49/705,944.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,038.29

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