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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,411.52, 1,062,038.22 and 329,568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,411.52, 1,062,038.22 and 329,568.40 is: 494,083.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,411.52 : 1,062,038.22 = 329,568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,411.52/1,062,038.22 = 329,568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,411.52x = 1,062,038.22 × 329,568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,411.52x = 350,014,236,904.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,014,236,904.25/708,411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,083.21

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