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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,955.80, 1,074,547.97 and 362,071.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,955.80, 1,074,547.97 and 362,071.31 is: 542,659.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,955.80 : 1,074,547.97 = 362,071.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,955.80/1,074,547.97 = 362,071.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,955.80x = 1,074,547.97 × 362,071.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,955.80x = 389,062,989,345.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,062,989,345.38/716,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,659.66

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