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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,254.68, 1,076,002.86 and 401,752.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,254.68, 1,076,002.86 and 401,752.04 is: 601,856.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,254.68 : 1,076,002.86 = 401,752.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,254.68/1,076,002.86 = 401,752.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,254.68x = 1,076,002.86 × 401,752.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,254.68x = 432,286,344,050.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,286,344,050.83/718,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,856.63

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