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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,102.50, 1,062,152.72 and 328,815.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,102.50, 1,062,152.72 and 328,815.82 is: 493,223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,102.50 : 1,062,152.72 = 328,815.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,102.50/1,062,152.72 = 328,815.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,102.50x = 1,062,152.72 × 328,815.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,102.50x = 349,252,617,592.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,252,617,592.03/708,102.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,223.25

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