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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,128.31, 1,062,297.97 and 252,684.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,128.31, 1,062,297.97 and 252,684.02 is: 379,063.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,128.31 : 1,062,297.97 = 252,684.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,128.31/1,062,297.97 = 252,684.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,128.31x = 1,062,297.97 × 252,684.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,128.31x = 268,425,724,232.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,425,724,232.15/708,128.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,063.68

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