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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,611.22, 1,063,084.50 and 282,171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,611.22, 1,063,084.50 and 282,171.74 is: 423,324.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,611.22 : 1,063,084.50 = 282,171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,611.22/1,063,084.50 = 282,171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,611.22x = 1,063,084.50 × 282,171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,611.22x = 299,972,397,816.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,972,397,816.61/708,611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,324.37

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