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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,166.94, 1,068,247.11 and 291,442.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,166.94, 1,068,247.11 and 291,442.86 is: 437,162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,166.94 : 1,068,247.11 = 291,442.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,166.94/1,068,247.11 = 291,442.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,166.94x = 1,068,247.11 × 291,442.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,166.94x = 311,332,992,925.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,332,992,925.14/712,166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,162.94

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