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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,540, 1,076,442.26 and 296,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,540, 1,076,442.26 and 296,848.68 is: 445,327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,540 : 1,076,442.26 = 296,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,540/1,076,442.26 = 296,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,540x = 1,076,442.26 × 296,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,540x = 319,540,463,977.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,540,463,977.22/717,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,327.74

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