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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,196.56, 1,075,963.32 and 401,871.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,196.56, 1,075,963.32 and 401,871.12 is: 602,901.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,196.56 : 1,075,963.32 = 401,871.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,196.56/1,075,963.32 = 401,871.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,196.56x = 1,075,963.32 × 401,871.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,196.56x = 432,398,584,487.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,398,584,487.32/717,196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,901.09

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