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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,154.29, 1,062,545.45 and 371,114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,154.29, 1,062,545.45 and 371,114.82 is: 556,836.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,154.29 : 1,062,545.45 = 371,114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,154.29/1,062,545.45 = 371,114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,154.29x = 1,062,545.45 × 371,114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,154.29x = 394,326,361,563.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,326,361,563.00/708,154.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,836.79

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