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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,346.59, 1,074,564.91 and 332,554.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,346.59, 1,074,564.91 and 332,554.26 is: 498,156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,346.59 : 1,074,564.91 = 332,554.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,346.59/1,074,564.91 = 332,554.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,346.59x = 1,074,564.91 × 332,554.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,346.59x = 357,351,138,467.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,351,138,467.02/717,346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,156.88

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