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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,347.61, 1,074,840.48 and 501,228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,347.61, 1,074,840.48 and 501,228.27 is: 751,017.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,347.61 : 1,074,840.48 = 501,228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,347.61/1,074,840.48 = 501,228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,347.61x = 1,074,840.48 × 501,228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,347.61x = 538,740,434,316.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,740,434,316.37/717,347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,017.26

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