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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715,268, 987,034.56 and 428,732.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715,268, 987,034.56 and 428,732.48 is: 591,629.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715,268 : 987,034.56 = 428,732.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715,268/987,034.56 = 428,732.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715,268x = 987,034.56 × 428,732.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715,268x = 423,173,774,754.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,173,774,754.51/715,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,629.68

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