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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,746.22, 1,075,603.73 and 398,038.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,746.22, 1,075,603.73 and 398,038.70 is: 596,494.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,746.22 : 1,075,603.73 = 398,038.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,746.22/1,075,603.73 = 398,038.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,746.22x = 1,075,603.73 × 398,038.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,746.22x = 428,131,911,103.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,131,911,103.17/717,746.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,494.83

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