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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,044.86, 1,074,067.29 and 340,930.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,044.86, 1,074,067.29 and 340,930.62 is: 511,395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,044.86 : 1,074,067.29 = 340,930.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,044.86/1,074,067.29 = 340,930.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,044.86x = 1,074,067.29 × 340,930.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,044.86x = 366,182,427,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,182,427,101.42/716,044.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,395.93

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