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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,166.42, 1,062,563.64 and 371,126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,166.42, 1,062,563.64 and 371,126.98 is: 556,855.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,166.42 : 1,062,563.64 = 371,126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,166.42/1,062,563.64 = 371,126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,166.42x = 1,062,563.64 × 371,126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,166.42x = 394,346,034,771.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,346,034,771.01/708,166.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,855.03

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