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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,206.52, 1,075,442.58 and 401,578.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,206.52, 1,075,442.58 and 401,578.68 is: 602,162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,206.52 : 1,075,442.58 = 401,578.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,206.52/1,075,442.58 = 401,578.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,206.52x = 1,075,442.58 × 401,578.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,206.52x = 431,874,811,692.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,874,811,692.19/717,206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,162.42

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