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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,705.64, 1,062,877.02 and 209,953

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,705.64, 1,062,877.02 and 209,953 is: 314,875.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,705.64 : 1,062,877.02 = 209,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,705.64/1,062,877.02 = 209,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,705.64x = 1,062,877.02 × 209,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,705.64x = 223,154,218,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,154,218,980.06/708,705.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,875.75

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