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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,050.50, 1,074,221.99 and 555,222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,050.50, 1,074,221.99 and 555,222.37 is: 831,785.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,050.50 : 1,074,221.99 = 555,222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,050.50/1,074,221.99 = 555,222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,050.50x = 1,074,221.99 × 555,222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,050.50x = 596,432,079,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,432,079,193.92/717,050.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,785.32

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