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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,762.96, 1,076,797.53 and 358,127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,762.96, 1,076,797.53 and 358,127.19 is: 537,267.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,762.96 : 1,076,797.53 = 358,127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,762.96/1,076,797.53 = 358,127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,762.96x = 1,076,797.53 × 358,127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,762.96x = 385,630,473,617.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,630,473,617.84/717,762.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,267.17

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