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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,899.56, 1,078,487.58 and 275,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,899.56, 1,078,487.58 and 275,633 is: 413,502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,899.56 : 1,078,487.58 = 275,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,899.56/1,078,487.58 = 275,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,899.56x = 1,078,487.58 × 275,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,899.56x = 297,266,767,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,266,767,138.14/718,899.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,502.50

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