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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,280.40, 1,075,531.80 and 296,080.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,280.40, 1,075,531.80 and 296,080.40 is: 443,960.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,280.40 : 1,075,531.80 = 296,080.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,280.40/1,075,531.80 = 296,080.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,280.40x = 1,075,531.80 × 296,080.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,280.40x = 318,443,885,556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,443,885,556.72/717,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,960.11

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