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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,549.16, 1,071,008.34 and 287,811.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,549.16, 1,071,008.34 and 287,811.70 is: 431,389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,549.16 : 1,071,008.34 = 287,811.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,549.16/1,071,008.34 = 287,811.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,549.16x = 1,071,008.34 × 287,811.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,549.16x = 308,248,731,049.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,248,731,049.58/714,549.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,389.12

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