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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,120.14, 1,075,286.48 and 492,537.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,120.14, 1,075,286.48 and 492,537.11 is: 738,535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,120.14 : 1,075,286.48 = 492,537.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,120.14/1,075,286.48 = 492,537.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,120.14x = 1,075,286.48 × 492,537.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,120.14x = 529,618,487,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,618,487,442.16/717,120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,535.24

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