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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,401.96, 1,068,996.42 and 397,036.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,401.96, 1,068,996.42 and 397,036.56 is: 595,774.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,401.96 : 1,068,996.42 = 397,036.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,401.96/1,068,996.42 = 397,036.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,401.96x = 1,068,996.42 × 397,036.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,401.96x = 424,430,661,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,430,661,249.12/712,401.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,774.13

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