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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,771.68, 1,069,007.02 and 424,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,771.68, 1,069,007.02 and 424,711 is: 636,976.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,771.68 : 1,069,007.02 = 424,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,771.68/1,069,007.02 = 424,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,771.68x = 1,069,007.02 × 424,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,771.68x = 454,019,040,471.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,019,040,471.22/712,771.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,976.82

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