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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,996.80, 1,069,149.60 and 397,118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,996.80, 1,069,149.60 and 397,118.40 is: 595,485.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,996.80 : 1,069,149.60 = 397,118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,996.80/1,069,149.60 = 397,118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,996.80x = 1,069,149.60 × 397,118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,996.80x = 424,578,978,512.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,578,978,512.64/712,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,485.11

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