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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,697, 1,061,725.32 and 209,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,697, 1,061,725.32 and 209,061 is: 313,644.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,697 : 1,061,725.32 = 209,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,697/1,061,725.32 = 209,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,697x = 1,061,725.32 × 209,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,697x = 221,965,357,124.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,965,357,124.52/707,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,644.62

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