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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,146.52, 1,075,051.52 and 243,507.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,146.52, 1,075,051.52 and 243,507.92 is: 365,034.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,146.52 : 1,075,051.52 = 243,507.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,146.52/1,075,051.52 = 243,507.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,146.52x = 1,075,051.52 × 243,507.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,146.52x = 261,783,559,528.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,783,559,528.04/717,146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,034.97

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