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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,542.06, 1,063,388.97 and 288,325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,542.06, 1,063,388.97 and 288,325.50 is: 432,112.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,542.06 : 1,063,388.97 = 288,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,542.06/1,063,388.97 = 288,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,542.06x = 1,063,388.97 × 288,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,542.06x = 306,602,156,469.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,602,156,469.74/709,542.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,112.73

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