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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,338.79, 1,062,194.70 and 202,784.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,338.79, 1,062,194.70 and 202,784.58 is: 304,087.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,338.79 : 1,062,194.70 = 202,784.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,338.79/1,062,194.70 = 202,784.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,338.79x = 1,062,194.70 × 202,784.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,338.79x = 215,396,706,878.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,396,706,878.17/708,338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,087.13

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