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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,147.87, 1,062,750.78 and 408,228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,147.87, 1,062,750.78 and 408,228.15 is: 612,647.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,147.87 : 1,062,750.78 = 408,228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,147.87/1,062,750.78 = 408,228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,147.87x = 1,062,750.78 × 408,228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,147.87x = 433,844,788,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,844,788,815.77/708,147.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,647.17

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