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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,247.04, 1,068,893.28 and 573,678.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,247.04, 1,068,893.28 and 573,678.72 is: 860,939.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,247.04 : 1,068,893.28 = 573,678.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,247.04/1,068,893.28 = 573,678.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,247.04x = 1,068,893.28 × 573,678.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,247.04x = 613,201,328,687.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,201,328,687.00/712,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,939.10

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