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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,580.97, 1,071,056.09 and 287,843.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,580.97, 1,071,056.09 and 287,843.73 is: 431,437.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,580.97 : 1,071,056.09 = 287,843.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,580.97/1,071,056.09 = 287,843.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,580.97x = 1,071,056.09 × 287,843.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,580.97x = 308,296,776,687.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,296,776,687.97/714,580.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,437.15

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