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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,160.93, 1,062,555.42 and 371,121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,160.93, 1,062,555.42 and 371,121.55 is: 556,846.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,160.93 : 1,062,555.42 = 371,121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,160.93/1,062,555.42 = 371,121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,160.93x = 1,062,555.42 × 371,121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,160.93x = 394,337,214,431.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,337,214,431.30/708,160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,846.89

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