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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,275.32, 1,062,620.24 and 228,493.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,275.32, 1,062,620.24 and 228,493.90 is: 342,807.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,275.32 : 1,062,620.24 = 228,493.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,275.32/1,062,620.24 = 228,493.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,275.32x = 1,062,620.24 × 228,493.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,275.32x = 242,802,242,856.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,802,242,856.54/708,275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,807.71

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