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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,574.52, 1,073,976 and 361,689.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,574.52, 1,073,976 and 361,689.76 is: 542,087.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,574.52 : 1,073,976 = 361,689.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,574.52/1,073,976 = 361,689.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,574.52x = 1,073,976 × 361,689.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,574.52x = 388,446,121,685.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,446,121,685.76/716,574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,087.54

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