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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,303.65, 1,062,607.32 and 228,558.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,303.65, 1,062,607.32 and 228,558.78 is: 342,887.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,303.65 : 1,062,607.32 = 228,558.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,303.65/1,062,607.32 = 228,558.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,303.65x = 1,062,607.32 × 228,558.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,303.65x = 242,868,232,678.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,868,232,678.27/708,303.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,887.17

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