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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,999.40, 1,063,596.30 and 235,635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,999.40, 1,063,596.30 and 235,635.40 is: 353,485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,999.40 : 1,063,596.30 = 235,635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,999.40/1,063,596.30 = 235,635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,999.40x = 1,063,596.30 × 235,635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,999.40x = 250,620,939,589.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,620,939,589.02/708,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,485.40

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