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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,808.38, 1,071,897.66 and 335,836.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,808.38, 1,071,897.66 and 335,836.83 is: 503,607.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,808.38 : 1,071,897.66 = 335,836.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,808.38/1,071,897.66 = 335,836.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,808.38x = 1,071,897.66 × 335,836.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,808.38x = 359,982,712,218.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,982,712,218.82/714,808.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,607.29

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