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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,164.52, 1,075,348.68 and 332,493.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,164.52, 1,075,348.68 and 332,493.12 is: 498,555.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,164.52 : 1,075,348.68 = 332,493.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,164.52/1,075,348.68 = 332,493.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,164.52x = 1,075,348.68 × 332,493.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,164.52x = 357,546,037,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,546,037,701.08/717,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,555.11

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