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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,158.68, 1,062,552 and 371,119.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,158.68, 1,062,552 and 371,119.19 is: 556,843.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,158.68 : 1,062,552 = 371,119.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,158.68/1,062,552 = 371,119.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,158.68x = 1,062,552 × 371,119.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,158.68x = 394,333,437,572.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,333,437,572.88/708,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,843.33

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