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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,283.85, 1,062,633.02 and 228,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,283.85, 1,062,633.02 and 228,502.40 is: 342,820.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,283.85 : 1,062,633.02 = 228,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,283.85/1,062,633.02 = 228,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,283.85x = 1,062,633.02 × 228,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,283.85x = 242,814,188,933.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,814,188,933.57/708,283.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,820.45

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