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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,488.74, 1,075,494.66 and 318,317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,488.74, 1,075,494.66 and 318,317.50 is: 477,148.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,488.74 : 1,075,494.66 = 318,317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,488.74/1,075,494.66 = 318,317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,488.74x = 1,075,494.66 × 318,317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,488.74x = 342,348,771,434.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,348,771,434.55/717,488.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,148.63

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