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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,730.13, 1,062,799.61 and 222,286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,730.13, 1,062,799.61 and 222,286.94 is: 333,337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,730.13 : 1,062,799.61 = 222,286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,730.13/1,062,799.61 = 222,286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,730.13x = 1,062,799.61 × 222,286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,730.13x = 236,246,474,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,246,474,685.66/708,730.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,337.70

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