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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,761.22, 1,075,626.23 and 398,053.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,761.22, 1,075,626.23 and 398,053.73 is: 596,517.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,761.22 : 1,075,626.23 = 398,053.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,761.22/1,075,626.23 = 398,053.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,761.22x = 1,075,626.23 × 398,053.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,761.22x = 428,157,025,568.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,157,025,568.94/717,761.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,517.36

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