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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,513.08, 1,068,501.96 and 232,628.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,513.08, 1,068,501.96 and 232,628.76 is: 348,855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,513.08 : 1,068,501.96 = 232,628.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,513.08/1,068,501.96 = 232,628.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,513.08x = 1,068,501.96 × 232,628.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,513.08x = 248,564,286,012.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,564,286,012.37/712,513.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,855.75

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