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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,975.12, 1,072,914.66 and 399,638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,975.12, 1,072,914.66 and 399,638.88 is: 599,710.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,975.12 : 1,072,914.66 = 399,638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,975.12/1,072,914.66 = 399,638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,975.12x = 1,072,914.66 × 399,638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,975.12x = 428,778,413,057.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,778,413,057.98/714,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,710.96

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