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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,290.91, 1,063,059.66 and 371,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,290.91, 1,063,059.66 and 371,572.20 is: 557,685.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,290.91 : 1,063,059.66 = 371,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,290.91/1,063,059.66 = 371,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,290.91x = 1,063,059.66 × 371,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,290.91x = 395,003,416,597.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,003,416,597.45/708,290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,685.28

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