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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,131.20, 1,062,510.73 and 371,091.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,131.20, 1,062,510.73 and 371,091.72 is: 556,802.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,131.20 : 1,062,510.73 = 371,091.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,131.20/1,062,510.73 = 371,091.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,131.20x = 1,062,510.73 × 371,091.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,131.20x = 394,288,932,458.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,288,932,458.70/708,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,802.09

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