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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,078.24, 1,062,117.36 and 209,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,078.24, 1,062,117.36 and 209,442.24 is: 314,163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,078.24 : 1,062,117.36 = 209,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,078.24/1,062,117.36 = 209,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,078.24x = 1,062,117.36 × 209,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,078.24x = 222,452,239,021.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,452,239,021.29/708,078.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,163.36

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