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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,042.28, 1,060,729.50 and 233,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,042.28, 1,060,729.50 and 233,727.60 is: 350,646.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,042.28 : 1,060,729.50 = 233,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,042.28/1,060,729.50 = 233,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,042.28x = 1,060,729.50 × 233,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,042.28x = 247,921,760,284.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,921,760,284.20/707,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,646.30

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