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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,896.59, 1,068,680.41 and 357,495.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,896.59, 1,068,680.41 and 357,495.32 is: 535,909.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,896.59 : 1,068,680.41 = 357,495.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,896.59/1,068,680.41 = 357,495.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,896.59x = 1,068,680.41 × 357,495.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,896.59x = 382,048,245,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,048,245,150.68/712,896.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,909.77

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