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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,290.90, 1,059,468.99 and 233,017.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,290.90, 1,059,468.99 and 233,017.62 is: 349,537.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,290.90 : 1,059,468.99 = 233,017.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,290.90/1,059,468.99 = 233,017.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,290.90x = 1,059,468.99 × 233,017.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,290.90x = 246,874,942,513.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,874,942,513.60/706,290.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,537.20

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