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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,189.41, 1,064,159.72 and 427,053.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,189.41, 1,064,159.72 and 427,053.01 is: 639,003.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,189.41 : 1,064,159.72 = 427,053.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,189.41/1,064,159.72 = 427,053.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,189.41x = 1,064,159.72 × 427,053.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,189.41x = 454,452,606,754.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,452,606,754.33/711,189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,003.62

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