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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,975.12, 1,058,735.14 and 232,547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,975.12, 1,058,735.14 and 232,547.76 is: 348,746.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,975.12 : 1,058,735.14 = 232,547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,975.12/1,058,735.14 = 232,547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,975.12x = 1,058,735.14 × 232,547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,975.12x = 246,206,485,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,206,485,240.29/705,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,746.69

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