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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,016.06, 1,076,188.71 and 362,279.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,016.06, 1,076,188.71 and 362,279.41 is: 543,754.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,016.06 : 1,076,188.71 = 362,279.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,016.06/1,076,188.71 = 362,279.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,016.06x = 1,076,188.71 × 362,279.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,016.06x = 389,881,010,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,881,010,907.46/717,016.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,754.92

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