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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,244.58, 1,062,573.71 and 228,461.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,244.58, 1,062,573.71 and 228,461.78 is: 342,759.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,244.58 : 1,062,573.71 = 228,461.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,244.58/1,062,573.71 = 228,461.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,244.58x = 1,062,573.71 × 228,461.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,244.58x = 242,757,474,712.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,757,474,712.63/708,244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,759.38

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