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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,249.68, 1,075,995.36 and 401,747.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,249.68, 1,075,995.36 and 401,747.04 is: 601,849.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,249.68 : 1,075,995.36 = 401,747.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,249.68/1,075,995.36 = 401,747.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,249.68x = 1,075,995.36 × 401,747.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,249.68x = 432,277,950,933.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,277,950,933.73/718,249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,849.14

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