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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,234.96, 1,061,579.28 and 348,653.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,234.96, 1,061,579.28 and 348,653.28 is: 522,599.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,234.96 : 1,061,579.28 = 348,653.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,234.96/1,061,579.28 = 348,653.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,234.96x = 1,061,579.28 × 348,653.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,234.96x = 370,123,097,952.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,123,097,952.04/708,234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,599.31

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