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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,251.94, 1,062,585.54 and 228,470.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,251.94, 1,062,585.54 and 228,470.13 is: 342,772.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,251.94 : 1,062,585.54 = 228,470.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,251.94/1,062,585.54 = 228,470.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,251.94x = 1,062,585.54 × 228,470.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,251.94x = 242,769,056,459.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,769,056,459.92/708,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,772.17

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