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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,221.51, 1,059,182.82 and 232,794.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,221.51, 1,059,182.82 and 232,794.33 is: 349,142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,221.51 : 1,059,182.82 = 232,794.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,221.51/1,059,182.82 = 232,794.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,221.51x = 1,059,182.82 × 232,794.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,221.51x = 246,571,754,929.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,571,754,929.41/706,221.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,142.23

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