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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,013.56, 1,076,184.96 and 362,276.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,013.56, 1,076,184.96 and 362,276.91 is: 543,751.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,013.56 : 1,076,184.96 = 362,276.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,013.56/1,076,184.96 = 362,276.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,013.56x = 1,076,184.96 × 362,276.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,013.56x = 389,876,961,897.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,876,961,897.27/717,013.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,751.17

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