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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,327.60, 1,073,658.60 and 558,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,327.60, 1,073,658.60 and 558,697.20 is: 836,228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,327.60 : 1,073,658.60 = 558,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,327.60/1,073,658.60 = 558,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,327.60x = 1,073,658.60 × 558,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,327.60x = 599,850,053,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,850,053,575.92/717,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,228.88

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