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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,366.33, 1,062,267.62 and 258,984.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,366.33, 1,062,267.62 and 258,984.81 is: 388,374.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,366.33 : 1,062,267.62 = 258,984.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,366.33/1,062,267.62 = 258,984.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,366.33x = 1,062,267.62 × 258,984.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,366.33x = 275,111,176,439.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,111,176,439.93/708,366.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,374.16

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