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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,175.56, 1,062,577.16 and 371,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,175.56, 1,062,577.16 and 371,136 is: 556,868.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,175.56 : 1,062,577.16 = 371,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,175.56/1,062,577.16 = 371,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,175.56x = 1,062,577.16 × 371,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,175.56x = 394,360,636,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,360,636,853.76/708,175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,868.46

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