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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,254.91, 1,062,590.04 and 228,473.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,254.91, 1,062,590.04 and 228,473.10 is: 342,776.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,254.91 : 1,062,590.04 = 228,473.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,254.91/1,062,590.04 = 228,473.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,254.91x = 1,062,590.04 × 228,473.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,254.91x = 242,773,240,467.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,773,240,467.92/708,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,776.64

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