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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,420.62, 1,075,392.81 and 318,249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,420.62, 1,075,392.81 and 318,249.38 is: 477,046.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,420.62 : 1,075,392.81 = 318,249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,420.62/1,075,392.81 = 318,249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,420.62x = 1,075,392.81 × 318,249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,420.62x = 342,243,095,038.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,243,095,038.96/717,420.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,046.64

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