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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,167.46, 1,062,565.14 and 371,127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,167.46, 1,062,565.14 and 371,127.98 is: 556,856.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,167.46 : 1,062,565.14 = 371,127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,167.46/1,062,565.14 = 371,127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,167.46x = 1,062,565.14 × 371,127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,167.46x = 394,347,654,026.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,347,654,026.62/708,167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,856.50

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