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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,159.61, 1,062,553.40 and 371,120.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,159.61, 1,062,553.40 and 371,120.13 is: 556,844.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,159.61 : 1,062,553.40 = 371,120.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,159.61/1,062,553.40 = 371,120.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,159.61x = 1,062,553.40 × 371,120.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,159.61x = 394,334,955,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,334,955,939.94/708,159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,844.74

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