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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,078.92, 1,074,118.30 and 340,964.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,078.92, 1,074,118.30 and 340,964.68 is: 511,446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,078.92 : 1,074,118.30 = 340,964.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,078.92/1,074,118.30 = 340,964.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,078.92x = 1,074,118.30 × 340,964.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,078.92x = 366,236,402,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,236,402,441.64/716,078.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,446.98

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