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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,514.80, 1,075,533.66 and 318,343.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,514.80, 1,075,533.66 and 318,343.56 is: 477,187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,514.80 : 1,075,533.66 = 318,343.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,514.80/1,075,533.66 = 318,343.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,514.80x = 1,075,533.66 × 318,343.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,514.80x = 342,389,214,224.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,389,214,224.23/717,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,187.67

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