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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,473, 1,059,450.30 and 233,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,473, 1,059,450.30 and 233,018.28 is: 349,441.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,473 : 1,059,450.30 = 233,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,473/1,059,450.30 = 233,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,473x = 1,059,450.30 × 233,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,473x = 246,871,286,651.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,871,286,651.48/706,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,441.93

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