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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,517.36, 1,062,983.09 and 228,733.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,517.36, 1,062,983.09 and 228,733.91 is: 343,167.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,517.36 : 1,062,983.09 = 228,733.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,517.36/1,062,983.09 = 228,733.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,517.36x = 1,062,983.09 × 228,733.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,517.36x = 243,140,278,439.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,140,278,439.58/708,517.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,167.71

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