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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,539.52, 1,076,441.50 and 296,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,539.52, 1,076,441.50 and 296,848.20 is: 445,327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,539.52 : 1,076,441.50 = 296,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,539.52/1,076,441.50 = 296,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,539.52x = 1,076,441.50 × 296,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,539.52x = 319,539,721,680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,539,721,680.30/717,539.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,327.00

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