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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,445.28, 1,062,038.74 and 276,062.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,445.28, 1,062,038.74 and 276,062.63 is: 413,848.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,445.28 : 1,062,038.74 = 276,062.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,445.28/1,062,038.74 = 276,062.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,445.28x = 1,062,038.74 × 276,062.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,445.28x = 293,189,207,726.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,189,207,726.29/708,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,848.77

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