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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,501.12, 1,068,041.60 and 356,428.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,501.12, 1,068,041.60 and 356,428.16 is: 534,287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,501.12 : 1,068,041.60 = 356,428.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,501.12/1,068,041.60 = 356,428.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,501.12x = 1,068,041.60 × 356,428.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,501.12x = 380,680,102,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,680,102,291.46/712,501.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,287.02

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