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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,011.56, 1,076,181.95 and 362,274.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,011.56, 1,076,181.95 and 362,274.90 is: 543,748.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,011.56 : 1,076,181.95 = 362,274.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,011.56/1,076,181.95 = 362,274.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,011.56x = 1,076,181.95 × 362,274.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,011.56x = 389,873,708,318.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,873,708,318.06/717,011.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,748.15

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