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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,843.51, 1,072,472.79 and 288,159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,843.51, 1,072,472.79 and 288,159.14 is: 432,322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,843.51 : 1,072,472.79 = 288,159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,843.51/1,072,472.79 = 288,159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,843.51x = 1,072,472.79 × 288,159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,843.51x = 309,042,831,477.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,042,831,477.44/714,843.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,322.36

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