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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,869.79, 1,075,307.50 and 290,413.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,869.79, 1,075,307.50 and 290,413.68 is: 435,621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,869.79 : 1,075,307.50 = 290,413.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,869.79/1,075,307.50 = 290,413.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,869.79x = 1,075,307.50 × 290,413.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,869.79x = 312,284,008,206.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,284,008,206.60/716,869.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,621.66

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