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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,502.12, 1,068,043.10 and 356,429.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,502.12, 1,068,043.10 and 356,429.16 is: 534,288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,502.12 : 1,068,043.10 = 356,429.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,502.12/1,068,043.10 = 356,429.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,502.12x = 1,068,043.10 × 356,429.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,502.12x = 380,681,704,976.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,681,704,976.80/712,502.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,288.52

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