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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,158.04, 1,062,551.10 and 371,118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,158.04, 1,062,551.10 and 371,118.60 is: 556,842.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,158.04 : 1,062,551.10 = 371,118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,158.04/1,062,551.10 = 371,118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,158.04x = 1,062,551.10 × 371,118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,158.04x = 394,332,476,660.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,332,476,660.46/708,158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,842.48

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