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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,867.35, 1,075,785.89 and 398,160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,867.35, 1,075,785.89 and 398,160.07 is: 596,677.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,867.35 : 1,075,785.89 = 398,160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,867.35/1,075,785.89 = 398,160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,867.35x = 1,075,785.89 × 398,160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,867.35x = 428,334,985,267.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,334,985,267.41/717,867.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,677.07

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