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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,529.77, 1,063,001.67 and 228,746.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,529.77, 1,063,001.67 and 228,746.28 is: 343,186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,529.77 : 1,063,001.67 = 228,746.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,529.77/1,063,001.67 = 228,746.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,529.77x = 1,063,001.67 × 228,746.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,529.77x = 243,157,677,646.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,157,677,646.29/708,529.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,186.25

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