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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,171.80, 1,074,242.09 and 336,882.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,171.80, 1,074,242.09 and 336,882.30 is: 505,316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,171.80 : 1,074,242.09 = 336,882.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,171.80/1,074,242.09 = 336,882.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,171.80x = 1,074,242.09 × 336,882.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,171.80x = 361,893,140,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,893,140,664.80/716,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,316.10

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