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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,783.50, 1,069,046.10 and 286,302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,783.50, 1,069,046.10 and 286,302.12 is: 429,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,783.50 : 1,069,046.10 = 286,302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,783.50/1,069,046.10 = 286,302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,783.50x = 1,069,046.10 × 286,302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,783.50x = 306,070,164,807.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,070,164,807.73/712,783.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,401.30

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