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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,859.92, 1,071,974.99 and 335,888.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,859.92, 1,071,974.99 and 335,888.46 is: 503,684.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,859.92 : 1,071,974.99 = 335,888.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,859.92/1,071,974.99 = 335,888.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,859.92x = 1,071,974.99 × 335,888.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,859.92x = 360,064,029,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,064,029,389.34/714,859.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,684.74

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