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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,163.48, 1,062,396.29 and 228,418.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,163.48, 1,062,396.29 and 228,418.30 is: 342,676.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,163.48 : 1,062,396.29 = 228,418.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,163.48/1,062,396.29 = 228,418.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,163.48x = 1,062,396.29 × 228,418.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,163.48x = 242,670,754,488.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,670,754,488.11/708,163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,676.18

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