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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,165.92, 1,062,562.89 and 371,126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,165.92, 1,062,562.89 and 371,126.48 is: 556,854.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,165.92 : 1,062,562.89 = 371,126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,165.92/1,062,562.89 = 371,126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,165.92x = 1,062,562.89 × 371,126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,165.92x = 394,345,225,144.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,345,225,144.33/708,165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,854.28

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