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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,549.66, 1,071,009.09 and 287,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,549.66, 1,071,009.09 and 287,812.20 is: 431,389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,549.66 : 1,071,009.09 = 287,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,549.66/1,071,009.09 = 287,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,549.66x = 1,071,009.09 × 287,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,549.66x = 308,249,482,412.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,249,482,412.90/714,549.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,389.87

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