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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,339.92, 1,062,196.40 and 202,785.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,339.92, 1,062,196.40 and 202,785.71 is: 304,088.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,339.92 : 1,062,196.40 = 202,785.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,339.92/1,062,196.40 = 202,785.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,339.92x = 1,062,196.40 × 202,785.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,339.92x = 215,398,246,329.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,398,246,329.43/708,339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,088.82

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