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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,073.84, 1,061,192.22 and 287,120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,073.84, 1,061,192.22 and 287,120.08 is: 430,307.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,073.84 : 1,061,192.22 = 287,120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,073.84/1,061,192.22 = 287,120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,073.84x = 1,061,192.22 × 287,120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,073.84x = 304,689,595,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,689,595,101.78/708,073.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,307.66

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