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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,708.40, 1,076,729.36 and 244,397.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,708.40, 1,076,729.36 and 244,397.86 is: 366,653.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,708.40 : 1,076,729.36 = 244,397.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,708.40/1,076,729.36 = 244,397.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,708.40x = 1,076,729.36 × 244,397.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,708.40x = 263,150,347,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,150,347,469.36/717,708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,653.57

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