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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,284.35, 1,062,633.77 and 228,502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,284.35, 1,062,633.77 and 228,502.90 is: 342,821.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,284.35 : 1,062,633.77 = 228,502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,284.35/1,062,633.77 = 228,502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,284.35x = 1,062,633.77 × 228,502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,284.35x = 242,814,891,627.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,814,891,627.25/708,284.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,821.20

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