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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,608.08, 1,062,915.96 and 209,976.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,608.08, 1,062,915.96 and 209,976.40 is: 314,965.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,608.08 : 1,062,915.96 = 209,976.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,608.08/1,062,915.96 = 209,976.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,608.08x = 1,062,915.96 × 209,976.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,608.08x = 223,187,266,783.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,187,266,783.34/708,608.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,965.74

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