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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,470.81, 1,063,282.10 and 288,254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,470.81, 1,063,282.10 and 288,254.25 is: 432,005.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,470.81 : 1,063,282.10 = 288,254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,470.81/1,063,282.10 = 288,254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,470.81x = 1,063,282.10 × 288,254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,470.81x = 306,495,582,832.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,495,582,832.65/709,470.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,005.91

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