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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715,131, 1,072,679.88 and 360,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715,131, 1,072,679.88 and 360,049.68 is: 540,066.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715,131 : 1,072,679.88 = 360,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715,131/1,072,679.88 = 360,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715,131x = 1,072,679.88 × 360,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715,131x = 386,218,047,536.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,218,047,536.44/715,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,066.15

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