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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,977.59, 1,075,461.58 and 290,507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,977.59, 1,075,461.58 and 290,507.12 is: 435,758.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,977.59 : 1,075,461.58 = 290,507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,977.59/1,075,461.58 = 290,507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,977.59x = 1,075,461.58 × 290,507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,977.59x = 312,429,245,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,429,245,295.26/716,977.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,758.73

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