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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,254.33, 1,062,533.28 and 228,509.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,254.33, 1,062,533.28 and 228,509.45 is: 342,813.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,254.33 : 1,062,533.28 = 228,509.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,254.33/1,062,533.28 = 228,509.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,254.33x = 1,062,533.28 × 228,509.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,254.33x = 242,798,890,106.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,798,890,106.83/708,254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,813.14

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