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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,171.20, 1,063,756.80 and 288,748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,171.20, 1,063,756.80 and 288,748.80 is: 433,123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,171.20 : 1,063,756.80 = 288,748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,171.20/1,063,756.80 = 288,748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,171.20x = 1,063,756.80 × 288,748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,171.20x = 307,158,499,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,158,499,491.84/709,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,123.20

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