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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,183, 1,062,167.85 and 228,348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,183, 1,062,167.85 and 228,348.99 is: 342,489.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,183 : 1,062,167.85 = 228,348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,183/1,062,167.85 = 228,348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,183x = 1,062,167.85 × 228,348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,183x = 242,544,955,757.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,544,955,757.97/708,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,489.10

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