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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,237.83, 1,062,563.60 and 228,455.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,237.83, 1,062,563.60 and 228,455.01 is: 342,749.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,237.83 : 1,062,563.60 = 228,455.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,237.83/1,062,563.60 = 228,455.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,237.83x = 1,062,563.60 × 228,455.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,237.83x = 242,747,976,721.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,747,976,721.36/708,237.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,749.24

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