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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,577.55, 1,071,050.95 and 287,840.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,577.55, 1,071,050.95 and 287,840.08 is: 431,431.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,577.55 : 1,071,050.95 = 287,840.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,577.55/1,071,050.95 = 287,840.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,577.55x = 1,071,050.95 × 287,840.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,577.55x = 308,291,392,830.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,291,392,830.69/714,577.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,431.68

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