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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,777.48, 1,072,191.96 and 359,598.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,777.48, 1,072,191.96 and 359,598.24 is: 539,410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,777.48 : 1,072,191.96 = 359,598.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,777.48/1,072,191.96 = 359,598.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,777.48x = 1,072,191.96 × 359,598.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,777.48x = 385,558,341,758.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,558,341,758.15/714,777.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,410.31

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