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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,796.55, 1,071,879.96 and 335,824.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,796.55, 1,071,879.96 and 335,824.98 is: 503,589.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,796.55 : 1,071,879.96 = 335,824.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,796.55/1,071,879.96 = 335,824.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,796.55x = 1,071,879.96 × 335,824.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,796.55x = 359,964,066,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,964,066,129.40/714,796.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,589.54

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