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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,618.06, 1,063,063.98 and 228,974.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,618.06, 1,063,063.98 and 228,974.94 is: 343,506.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,618.06 : 1,063,063.98 = 228,974.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,618.06/1,063,063.98 = 228,974.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,618.06x = 1,063,063.98 × 228,974.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,618.06x = 243,415,011,036.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,415,011,036.66/708,618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,506.64

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