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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,032.76, 1,061,819.46 and 234,591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,032.76, 1,061,819.46 and 234,591 is: 351,810.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,032.76 : 1,061,819.46 = 234,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,032.76/1,061,819.46 = 234,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,032.76x = 1,061,819.46 × 234,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,032.76x = 249,093,288,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,093,288,940.86/708,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,810.40

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