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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,124.64, 1,058,962.32 and 232,721.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,124.64, 1,058,962.32 and 232,721.76 is: 349,008.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,124.64 : 1,058,962.32 = 232,721.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,124.64/1,058,962.32 = 232,721.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,124.64x = 1,058,962.32 × 232,721.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,124.64x = 246,443,574,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,443,574,884.08/706,124.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,008.60

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