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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,889.53, 1,069,251.09 and 286,408.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,889.53, 1,069,251.09 and 286,408.13 is: 429,578.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,889.53 : 1,069,251.09 = 286,408.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,889.53/1,069,251.09 = 286,408.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,889.53x = 1,069,251.09 × 286,408.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,889.53x = 306,242,205,187.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,242,205,187.36/712,889.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,578.77

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