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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,269.58, 1,062,611.63 and 228,488.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,269.58, 1,062,611.63 and 228,488.15 is: 342,799.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,269.58 : 1,062,611.63 = 228,488.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,269.58/1,062,611.63 = 228,488.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,269.58x = 1,062,611.63 × 228,488.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,269.58x = 242,794,159,051.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,794,159,051.69/708,269.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,799.08

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