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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,678.15, 1,068,905.80 and 232,902.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,678.15, 1,068,905.80 and 232,902.14 is: 349,316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,678.15 : 1,068,905.80 = 232,902.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,678.15/1,068,905.80 = 232,902.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,678.15x = 1,068,905.80 × 232,902.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,678.15x = 248,950,444,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,950,444,552.92/712,678.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,316.79

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