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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,226.36, 1,062,653.10 and 371,186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,226.36, 1,062,653.10 and 371,186.68 is: 556,944.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,226.36 : 1,062,653.10 = 371,186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,226.36/1,062,653.10 = 371,186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,226.36x = 1,062,653.10 × 371,186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,226.36x = 394,442,676,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,442,676,180.71/708,226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,944.36

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