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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,242.71, 1,075,364.69 and 317,666.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,242.71, 1,075,364.69 and 317,666.87 is: 476,279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,242.71 : 1,075,364.69 = 317,666.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,242.71/1,075,364.69 = 317,666.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,242.71x = 1,075,364.69 × 317,666.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,242.71x = 341,607,737,059.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,607,737,059.62/717,242.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,279.14

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