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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,149.92, 1,062,538.88 and 371,110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,149.92, 1,062,538.88 and 371,110.45 is: 556,830.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,149.92 : 1,062,538.88 = 371,110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,149.92/1,062,538.88 = 371,110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,149.92x = 1,062,538.88 × 371,110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,149.92x = 394,319,277,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,319,277,514.38/708,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,830.23

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