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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,141.72, 1,074,241.74 and 295,377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,141.72, 1,074,241.74 and 295,377.50 is: 443,078.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,141.72 : 1,074,241.74 = 295,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,141.72/1,074,241.74 = 295,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,141.72x = 1,074,241.74 × 295,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,141.72x = 317,306,839,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,306,839,556.85/716,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,078.28

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