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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,938.40, 1,072,407.60 and 360,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,938.40, 1,072,407.60 and 360,644.40 is: 540,966.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,938.40 : 1,072,407.60 = 360,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,938.40/1,072,407.60 = 360,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,938.40x = 1,072,407.60 × 360,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,938.40x = 386,757,795,457.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,757,795,457.44/714,938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,966.60

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