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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,268.32, 1,072,906.02 and 504,021.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,268.32, 1,072,906.02 and 504,021.24 is: 753,926.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,268.32 : 1,072,906.02 = 504,021.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,268.32/1,072,906.02 = 504,021.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,268.32x = 1,072,906.02 × 504,021.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,268.32x = 540,767,422,603.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,767,422,603.87/717,268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,926.26

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