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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,012.06, 1,076,182.70 and 362,275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,012.06, 1,076,182.70 and 362,275.40 is: 543,748.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,012.06 : 1,076,182.70 = 362,275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,012.06/1,076,182.70 = 362,275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,012.06x = 1,076,182.70 × 362,275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,012.06x = 389,874,518,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,874,518,115.58/717,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,748.90

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