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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,954.08, 1,079,364.24 and 552,858.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,954.08, 1,079,364.24 and 552,858.72 is: 830,005.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,954.08 : 1,079,364.24 = 552,858.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,954.08/1,079,364.24 = 552,858.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,954.08x = 1,079,364.24 × 552,858.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,954.08x = 596,735,932,140.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,735,932,140.17/718,954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,005.63

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