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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,742.48, 1,069,002.27 and 232,966.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,742.48, 1,069,002.27 and 232,966.65 is: 349,413.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,742.48 : 1,069,002.27 = 232,966.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,742.48/1,069,002.27 = 232,966.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,742.48x = 1,069,002.27 × 232,966.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,742.48x = 249,041,877,684.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,041,877,684.30/712,742.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,413.55

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