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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,487.90, 1,062,961.62 and 424,134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,487.90, 1,062,961.62 and 424,134.16 is: 636,338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,487.90 : 1,062,961.62 = 424,134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,487.90/1,062,961.62 = 424,134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,487.90x = 1,062,961.62 × 424,134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,487.90x = 450,838,333,810.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,838,333,810.94/708,487.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,338.79

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