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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,895.60, 1,068,678.92 and 357,494.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,895.60, 1,068,678.92 and 357,494.32 is: 535,908.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,895.60 : 1,068,678.92 = 357,494.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,895.60/1,068,678.92 = 357,494.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,895.60x = 1,068,678.92 × 357,494.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,895.60x = 382,046,643,803.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,046,643,803.73/712,895.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,908.26

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