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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,154.64, 1,062,545.90 and 371,115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,154.64, 1,062,545.90 and 371,115.16 is: 556,837.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,154.64 : 1,062,545.90 = 371,115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,154.64/1,062,545.90 = 371,115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,154.64x = 1,062,545.90 × 371,115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,154.64x = 394,326,886,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,326,886,373.12/708,154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,837.26

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