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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,207.20, 1,068,051.60 and 357,103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,207.20, 1,068,051.60 and 357,103.20 is: 535,524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,207.20 : 1,068,051.60 = 357,103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,207.20/1,068,051.60 = 357,103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,207.20x = 1,068,051.60 × 357,103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,207.20x = 381,404,644,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,404,644,125.12/712,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,524.84

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