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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,279.69, 1,062,733.25 and 371,240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,279.69, 1,062,733.25 and 371,240.22 is: 557,024.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,279.69 : 1,062,733.25 = 371,240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,279.69/1,062,733.25 = 371,240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,279.69x = 1,062,733.25 × 371,240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,279.69x = 394,529,325,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,529,325,531.32/708,279.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,024.76

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