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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,162.48, 1,062,394.79 and 228,417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,162.48, 1,062,394.79 and 228,417.30 is: 342,674.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,162.48 : 1,062,394.79 = 228,417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,162.48/1,062,394.79 = 228,417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,162.48x = 1,062,394.79 × 228,417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,162.48x = 242,669,348,323.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,669,348,323.78/708,162.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,674.68

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