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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,158.61, 1,062,551.90 and 371,119.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,158.61, 1,062,551.90 and 371,119.13 is: 556,843.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,158.61 : 1,062,551.90 = 371,119.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,158.61/1,062,551.90 = 371,119.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,158.61x = 1,062,551.90 × 371,119.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,158.61x = 394,333,331,395.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,333,331,395.09/708,158.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,843.24

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