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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,661.76, 1,068,993.72 and 292,232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,661.76, 1,068,993.72 and 292,232.88 is: 438,349.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,661.76 : 1,068,993.72 = 292,232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,661.76/1,068,993.72 = 292,232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,661.76x = 1,068,993.72 × 292,232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,661.76x = 312,395,113,497.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,395,113,497.51/712,661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,349.76

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