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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,583.76, 1,074,290.48 and 417,148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,583.76, 1,074,290.48 and 417,148.32 is: 624,510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,583.76 : 1,074,290.48 = 417,148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,583.76/1,074,290.48 = 417,148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,583.76x = 1,074,290.48 × 417,148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,583.76x = 448,138,468,923.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,138,468,923.99/717,583.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,510.33

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