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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,247.46, 1,068,368.76 and 291,523.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,247.46, 1,068,368.76 and 291,523.74 is: 437,284.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,247.46 : 1,068,368.76 = 291,523.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,247.46/1,068,368.76 = 291,523.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,247.46x = 1,068,368.76 × 291,523.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,247.46x = 311,454,856,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,454,856,614.36/712,247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,284.62

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