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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,845.92, 1,075,752.96 and 398,138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,845.92, 1,075,752.96 and 398,138.52 is: 596,644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,845.92 : 1,075,752.96 = 398,138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,845.92/1,075,752.96 = 398,138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,845.92x = 1,075,752.96 × 398,138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,845.92x = 428,298,691,380.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,298,691,380.02/717,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,644.32

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