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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,362.24, 1,075,641.52 and 332,698.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,362.24, 1,075,641.52 and 332,698.72 is: 498,861.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,362.24 : 1,075,641.52 = 332,698.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,362.24/1,075,641.52 = 332,698.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,362.24x = 1,075,641.52 × 332,698.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,362.24x = 357,864,556,882.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,864,556,882.85/717,362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,861.71

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