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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,034.08, 1,072,596.24 and 589,235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,034.08, 1,072,596.24 and 589,235.52 is: 881,425.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,034.08 : 1,072,596.24 = 589,235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,034.08/1,072,596.24 = 589,235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,034.08x = 1,072,596.24 × 589,235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,034.08x = 632,011,803,226.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,011,803,226.45/717,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,425.05

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