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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,536.52, 1,076,436.99 and 296,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,536.52, 1,076,436.99 and 296,845.20 is: 445,322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,536.52 : 1,076,436.99 = 296,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,536.52/1,076,436.99 = 296,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,536.52x = 1,076,436.99 × 296,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,536.52x = 319,535,153,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,535,153,583.95/717,536.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,322.50

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