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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,875.20, 1,069,312.80 and 460,932.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,875.20, 1,069,312.80 and 460,932.80 is: 691,399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,875.20 : 1,069,312.80 = 460,932.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,875.20/1,069,312.80 = 460,932.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,875.20x = 1,069,312.80 × 460,932.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,875.20x = 492,881,342,979.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,881,342,979.84/712,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,399.20

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