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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,421.40, 1,065,761.70 and 289,739.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,421.40, 1,065,761.70 and 289,739.80 is: 434,662.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,421.40 : 1,065,761.70 = 289,739.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,421.40/1,065,761.70 = 289,739.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,421.40x = 1,065,761.70 × 289,739.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,421.40x = 308,793,581,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,793,581,805.66/710,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,662.56

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