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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,158.94, 1,062,552.38 and 371,119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,158.94, 1,062,552.38 and 371,119.44 is: 556,843.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,158.94 : 1,062,552.38 = 371,119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,158.94/1,062,552.38 = 371,119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,158.94x = 1,062,552.38 × 371,119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,158.94x = 394,333,844,236.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,333,844,236.27/708,158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,843.70

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