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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,615.92, 1,062,977.19 and 203,172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,615.92, 1,062,977.19 and 203,172.88 is: 304,774.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,615.92 : 1,062,977.19 = 203,172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,615.92/1,062,977.19 = 203,172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,615.92x = 1,062,977.19 × 203,172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,615.92x = 215,968,137,066.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,968,137,066.61/708,615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,774.60

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