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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,241.79, 1,062,570.35 and 228,459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,241.79, 1,062,570.35 and 228,459.96 is: 342,756.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,241.79 : 1,062,570.35 = 228,459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,241.79/1,062,570.35 = 228,459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,241.79x = 1,062,570.35 × 228,459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,241.79x = 242,754,780,229.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,754,780,229.34/708,241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,756.93

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