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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,287.67, 1,062,745.10 and 371,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,287.67, 1,062,745.10 and 371,248.20 is: 557,036.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,287.67 : 1,062,745.10 = 371,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,287.67/1,062,745.10 = 371,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,287.67x = 1,062,745.10 × 371,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,287.67x = 394,542,203,577.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,542,203,577.58/708,287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,036.67

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