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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,031.98, 1,076,212.53 and 362,295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,031.98, 1,076,212.53 and 362,295.27 is: 543,778.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,031.98 : 1,076,212.53 = 362,295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,031.98/1,076,212.53 = 362,295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,031.98x = 1,076,212.53 × 362,295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,031.98x = 389,906,709,133.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,906,709,133.73/717,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,778.69

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