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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,153.29, 1,062,543.95 and 371,113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,153.29, 1,062,543.95 and 371,113.82 is: 556,835.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,153.29 : 1,062,543.95 = 371,113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,153.29/1,062,543.95 = 371,113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,153.29x = 1,062,543.95 × 371,113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,153.29x = 394,324,744,202.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,324,744,202.39/708,153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,835.29

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