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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,291.67, 1,062,751.10 and 371,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,291.67, 1,062,751.10 and 371,252.20 is: 557,042.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,291.67 : 1,062,751.10 = 371,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,291.67/1,062,751.10 = 371,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,291.67x = 1,062,751.10 × 371,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,291.67x = 394,548,683,927.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,548,683,927.42/708,291.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,042.67

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