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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,162.62, 1,062,557.93 and 371,123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,162.62, 1,062,557.93 and 371,123.15 is: 556,849.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,162.62 : 1,062,557.93 = 371,123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,162.62/1,062,557.93 = 371,123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,162.62x = 1,062,557.93 × 371,123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,162.62x = 394,339,841,654.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,339,841,654.10/708,162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,849.28

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