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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,971.10, 1,058,729.13 and 232,543.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,971.10, 1,058,729.13 and 232,543.74 is: 348,740.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,971.10 : 1,058,729.13 = 232,543.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,971.10/1,058,729.13 = 232,543.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,971.10x = 1,058,729.13 × 232,543.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,971.10x = 246,200,831,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,200,831,537.15/705,971.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,740.67

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