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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,766.64, 1,063,538.76 and 287,929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,766.64, 1,063,538.76 and 287,929.52 is: 432,052.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,766.64 : 1,063,538.76 = 287,929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,766.64/1,063,538.76 = 287,929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,766.64x = 1,063,538.76 × 287,929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,766.64x = 306,224,204,668.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,224,204,668.20/708,766.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,052.23

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