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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,208.06, 1,068,399.92 and 232,307.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,208.06, 1,068,399.92 and 232,307.55 is: 348,489.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,208.06 : 1,068,399.92 = 232,307.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,208.06/1,068,399.92 = 232,307.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,208.06x = 1,068,399.92 × 232,307.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,208.06x = 248,197,367,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,197,367,835.40/712,208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,489.97

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