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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,157.94, 1,062,550.88 and 371,118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,157.94, 1,062,550.88 and 371,118.44 is: 556,842.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,157.94 : 1,062,550.88 = 371,118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,157.94/1,062,550.88 = 371,118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,157.94x = 1,062,550.88 × 371,118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,157.94x = 394,332,217,837.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,332,217,837.88/708,157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,842.19

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