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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,858.40, 1,069,575.60 and 313,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,858.40, 1,069,575.60 and 313,575.20 is: 470,489.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,858.40 : 1,069,575.60 = 313,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,858.40/1,069,575.60 = 313,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,858.40x = 1,069,575.60 × 313,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,858.40x = 335,392,382,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,392,382,685.12/712,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,489.49

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