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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,546.75, 1,071,004.73 and 287,809.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,546.75, 1,071,004.73 and 287,809.28 is: 431,385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,546.75 : 1,071,004.73 = 287,809.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,546.75/1,071,004.73 = 287,809.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,546.75x = 1,071,004.73 × 287,809.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,546.75x = 308,245,105,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,245,105,083.42/714,546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,385.50

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