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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,390.92, 1,075,955.16 and 557,172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,390.92, 1,075,955.16 and 557,172.72 is: 834,493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,390.92 : 1,075,955.16 = 557,172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,390.92/1,075,955.16 = 557,172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,390.92x = 1,075,955.16 × 557,172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,390.92x = 599,492,863,095.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,492,863,095.24/718,390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,493.93

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