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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,651.29, 1,008,973.29 and 288,343.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,651.29, 1,008,973.29 and 288,343.55 is: 432,513.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,651.29 : 1,008,973.29 = 288,343.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,651.29/1,008,973.29 = 288,343.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,651.29x = 1,008,973.29 × 288,343.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,651.29x = 290,930,940,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,930,940,293.78/672,651.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,513.76

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