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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,897.56, 1,078,484.58 and 275,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,897.56, 1,078,484.58 and 275,631 is: 413,499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,897.56 : 1,078,484.58 = 275,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,897.56/1,078,484.58 = 275,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,897.56x = 1,078,484.58 × 275,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,897.56x = 297,263,783,269.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,263,783,269.98/718,897.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,499.50

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