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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,686.16, 1,067,891.28 and 312,223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,686.16, 1,067,891.28 and 312,223.32 is: 468,493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,686.16 : 1,067,891.28 = 312,223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,686.16/1,067,891.28 = 312,223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,686.16x = 1,067,891.28 × 312,223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,686.16x = 333,420,560,840.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,420,560,840.65/711,686.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,493.81

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