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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,048.50, 1,074,218.99 and 555,220.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,048.50, 1,074,218.99 and 555,220.37 is: 831,782.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,048.50 : 1,074,218.99 = 555,220.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,048.50/1,074,218.99 = 555,220.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,048.50x = 1,074,218.99 × 555,220.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,048.50x = 596,428,265,134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,428,265,134.10/717,048.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,782.33

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