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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,087.36, 1,074,131.04 and 340,973.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,087.36, 1,074,131.04 and 340,973.12 is: 511,459.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,087.36 : 1,074,131.04 = 340,973.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,087.36/1,074,131.04 = 340,973.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,087.36x = 1,074,131.04 × 340,973.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,087.36x = 366,249,811,997.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,249,811,997.65/716,087.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,459.68

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