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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,282.77, 1,062,631.31 and 228,501.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,282.77, 1,062,631.31 and 228,501.27 is: 342,818.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,282.77 : 1,062,631.31 = 228,501.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,282.77/1,062,631.31 = 228,501.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,282.77x = 1,062,631.31 × 228,501.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,282.77x = 242,812,602,734.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,812,602,734.26/708,282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,818.74

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