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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,143.74, 1,062,529.54 and 371,104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,143.74, 1,062,529.54 and 371,104.27 is: 556,820.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,143.74 : 1,062,529.54 = 371,104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,143.74/1,062,529.54 = 371,104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,143.74x = 1,062,529.54 × 371,104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,143.74x = 394,309,245,711.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,309,245,711.05/708,143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,820.92

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