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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,008.34, 1,061,618.80 and 234,435.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,008.34, 1,061,618.80 and 234,435.36 is: 351,522.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,008.34 : 1,061,618.80 = 234,435.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,008.34/1,061,618.80 = 234,435.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,008.34x = 1,061,618.80 × 234,435.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,008.34x = 248,880,985,560.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,880,985,560.77/708,008.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,522.67

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