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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,359.70, 1,074,858.46 and 501,240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,359.70, 1,074,858.46 and 501,240.36 is: 751,035.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,359.70 : 1,074,858.46 = 501,240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,359.70/1,074,858.46 = 501,240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,359.70x = 1,074,858.46 × 501,240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,359.70x = 538,762,441,439.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,762,441,439.45/717,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,035.28

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