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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,221.63, 1,067,834.22 and 357,041.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,221.63, 1,067,834.22 and 357,041.90 is: 535,313.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,221.63 : 1,067,834.22 = 357,041.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,221.63/1,067,834.22 = 357,041.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,221.63x = 1,067,834.22 × 357,041.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,221.63x = 381,261,553,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,261,553,454.65/712,221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,313.08

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