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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,469.36, 1,073,818.32 and 361,584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,469.36, 1,073,818.32 and 361,584.96 is: 541,930.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,469.36 : 1,073,818.32 = 361,584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,469.36/1,073,818.32 = 361,584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,469.36x = 1,073,818.32 × 361,584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,469.36x = 388,276,554,284.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,276,554,284.47/716,469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,930.44

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