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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,982.80, 1,069,128.60 and 397,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,982.80, 1,069,128.60 and 397,104.40 is: 595,464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,982.80 : 1,069,128.60 = 397,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,982.80/1,069,128.60 = 397,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,982.80x = 1,069,128.60 × 397,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,982.80x = 424,555,671,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,555,671,225.84/712,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,464.11

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