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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,801.76, 1,069,073.44 and 286,320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,801.76, 1,069,073.44 and 286,320.40 is: 429,428.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,801.76 : 1,069,073.44 = 286,320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,801.76/1,069,073.44 = 286,320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,801.76x = 1,069,073.44 × 286,320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,801.76x = 306,097,534,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,097,534,970.18/712,801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,428.70

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