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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,998.31, 1,060,663.55 and 233,683.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,998.31, 1,060,663.55 and 233,683.68 is: 350,580.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,998.31 : 1,060,663.55 = 233,683.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,998.31/1,060,663.55 = 233,683.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,998.31x = 1,060,663.55 × 233,683.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,998.31x = 247,859,764,414.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,859,764,414.93/706,998.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,580.42

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