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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,908.84, 1,072,359.66 and 335,827.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,908.84, 1,072,359.66 and 335,827.58 is: 503,739.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,908.84 : 1,072,359.66 = 335,827.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,908.84/1,072,359.66 = 335,827.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,908.84x = 1,072,359.66 × 335,827.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,908.84x = 360,127,949,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,127,949,507.42/714,908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,739.68

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