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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,292.04, 1,062,645.56 and 228,510.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,292.04, 1,062,645.56 and 228,510.12 is: 342,832.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,292.04 : 1,062,645.56 = 228,510.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,292.04/1,062,645.56 = 228,510.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,292.04x = 1,062,645.56 × 228,510.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,292.04x = 242,825,264,433.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,825,264,433.07/708,292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,832.12

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