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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,285.72, 1,062,635.84 and 228,504.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,285.72, 1,062,635.84 and 228,504.27 is: 342,823.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,285.72 : 1,062,635.84 = 228,504.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,285.72/1,062,635.84 = 228,504.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,285.72x = 1,062,635.84 × 228,504.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,285.72x = 242,816,825,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,816,825,752.52/708,285.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,823.27

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