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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,467.21, 1,074,959.17 and 361,213.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,467.21, 1,074,959.17 and 361,213.70 is: 541,950.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,467.21 : 1,074,959.17 = 361,213.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,467.21/1,074,959.17 = 361,213.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,467.21x = 1,074,959.17 × 361,213.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,467.21x = 388,289,972,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,289,972,866.80/716,467.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,950.80

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