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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,272.44, 1,068,408.70 and 291,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,272.44, 1,068,408.70 and 291,377 is: 437,065.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,272.44 : 1,068,408.70 = 291,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,272.44/1,068,408.70 = 291,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,272.44x = 1,068,408.70 × 291,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,272.44x = 311,309,721,779.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,309,721,779.90/712,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,065.52

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