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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,291.52, 1,060,937.63 and 233,976.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,291.52, 1,060,937.63 and 233,976.88 is: 350,965.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,291.52 : 1,060,937.63 = 233,976.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,291.52/1,060,937.63 = 233,976.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,291.52x = 1,060,937.63 × 233,976.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,291.52x = 248,234,876,541.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,234,876,541.99/707,291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,965.44

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