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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,712.93, 1,062,019.23 and 583,244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,712.93, 1,062,019.23 and 583,244.74 is: 874,002.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,712.93 : 1,062,019.23 = 583,244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,712.93/1,062,019.23 = 583,244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,712.93x = 1,062,019.23 × 583,244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,712.93x = 619,417,129,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,417,129,676.35/708,712.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,002.86

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