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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,527.09, 1,062,758.34 and 228,777.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,527.09, 1,062,758.34 and 228,777.03 is: 343,155.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,527.09 : 1,062,758.34 = 228,777.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,527.09/1,062,758.34 = 228,777.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,527.09x = 1,062,758.34 × 228,777.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,527.09x = 243,134,696,379.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,134,696,379.94/708,527.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,155.12

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