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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,531.98, 1,078,461.36 and 363,794.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,531.98, 1,078,461.36 and 363,794.51 is: 546,027.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,531.98 : 1,078,461.36 = 363,794.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,531.98/1,078,461.36 = 363,794.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,531.98x = 1,078,461.36 × 363,794.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,531.98x = 392,338,316,622.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,338,316,622.83/718,531.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,027.63

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