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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,477.02, 1,062,948.84 and 287,639.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,477.02, 1,062,948.84 and 287,639.90 is: 431,554.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,477.02 : 1,062,948.84 = 287,639.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,477.02/1,062,948.84 = 287,639.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,477.02x = 1,062,948.84 × 287,639.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,477.02x = 305,746,498,042.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,746,498,042.72/708,477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,554.57

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