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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,299.73, 1,062,762.48 and 371,259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,299.73, 1,062,762.48 and 371,259.72 is: 557,053.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,299.73 : 1,062,762.48 = 371,259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,299.73/1,062,762.48 = 371,259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,299.73x = 1,062,762.48 × 371,259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,299.73x = 394,560,900,751.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,560,900,751.31/708,299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,053.58

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