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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,086.86, 1,074,130.29 and 340,972.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,086.86, 1,074,130.29 and 340,972.62 is: 511,458.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,086.86 : 1,074,130.29 = 340,972.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,086.86/1,074,130.29 = 340,972.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,086.86x = 1,074,130.29 × 340,972.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,086.86x = 366,249,019,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,249,019,202.66/716,086.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,458.93

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