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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,427.35, 1,073,755.28 and 361,542.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,427.35, 1,073,755.28 and 361,542.86 is: 541,867.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,427.35 : 1,073,755.28 = 361,542.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,427.35/1,073,755.28 = 361,542.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,427.35x = 1,073,755.28 × 361,542.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,427.35x = 388,208,547,694.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,208,547,694.81/716,427.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,867.30

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