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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,647.16, 1,069,020.64 and 286,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,647.16, 1,069,020.64 and 286,182.96 is: 429,294.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,647.16 : 1,069,020.64 = 286,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,647.16/1,069,020.64 = 286,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,647.16x = 1,069,020.64 × 286,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,647.16x = 305,935,491,056.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,935,491,056.29/712,647.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,294.48

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