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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,743.98, 1,069,004.52 and 232,968.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,743.98, 1,069,004.52 and 232,968.15 is: 349,415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,743.98 : 1,069,004.52 = 232,968.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,743.98/1,069,004.52 = 232,968.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,743.98x = 1,069,004.52 × 232,968.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,743.98x = 249,044,005,366.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,044,005,366.04/712,743.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,415.80

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