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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,096.02, 1,068,178.51 and 232,322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,096.02, 1,068,178.51 and 232,322.89 is: 348,495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,096.02 : 1,068,178.51 = 232,322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,096.02/1,068,178.51 = 232,322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,096.02x = 1,068,178.51 × 232,322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,096.02x = 248,162,318,479.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,162,318,479.09/712,096.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,495.58

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