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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,257.92, 1,062,967.68 and 288,044.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,257.92, 1,062,967.68 and 288,044.48 is: 431,693.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,257.92 : 1,062,967.68 = 288,044.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,257.92/1,062,967.68 = 288,044.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,257.92x = 1,062,967.68 × 288,044.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,257.92x = 306,181,972,642.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,181,972,642.41/709,257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,693.41

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