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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,643.20, 1,076,464.80 and 493,694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,643.20, 1,076,464.80 and 493,694.40 is: 740,541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,643.20 : 1,076,464.80 = 493,694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,643.20/1,076,464.80 = 493,694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,643.20x = 1,076,464.80 × 493,694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,643.20x = 531,444,643,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,444,643,557.12/717,643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,541.60

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