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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,867.79, 1,075,304.50 and 290,411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,867.79, 1,075,304.50 and 290,411.68 is: 435,618.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,867.79 : 1,075,304.50 = 290,411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,867.79/1,075,304.50 = 290,411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,867.79x = 1,075,304.50 × 290,411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,867.79x = 312,280,980,980.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,280,980,980.04/716,867.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,618.65

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