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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,345.59, 1,074,563.42 and 332,553.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,345.59, 1,074,563.42 and 332,553.26 is: 498,155.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,345.59 : 1,074,563.42 = 332,553.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,345.59/1,074,563.42 = 332,553.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,345.59x = 1,074,563.42 × 332,553.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,345.59x = 357,349,569,421.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,349,569,421.39/717,345.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,155.39

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