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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,288.82, 1,060,933.57 and 233,974.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,288.82, 1,060,933.57 and 233,974.18 is: 350,961.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,288.82 : 1,060,933.57 = 233,974.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,288.82/1,060,933.57 = 233,974.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,288.82x = 1,060,933.57 × 233,974.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,288.82x = 248,231,058,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,231,058,837.95/707,288.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,961.38

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