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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,531.96, 1,075,471.33 and 375,220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,531.96, 1,075,471.33 and 375,220.36 is: 563,183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,531.96 : 1,075,471.33 = 375,220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,531.96/1,075,471.33 = 375,220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,531.96x = 1,075,471.33 × 375,220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,531.96x = 403,538,741,311.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,538,741,311.11/716,531.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,183.17

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