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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,014.56, 1,076,186.46 and 362,277.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,014.56, 1,076,186.46 and 362,277.91 is: 543,752.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,014.56 : 1,076,186.46 = 362,277.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,014.56/1,076,186.46 = 362,277.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,014.56x = 1,076,186.46 × 362,277.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,014.56x = 389,878,581,499.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,878,581,499.10/717,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,752.67

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