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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,173.85, 1,074,245.14 and 336,884.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,173.85, 1,074,245.14 and 336,884.42 is: 505,319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,173.85 : 1,074,245.14 = 336,884.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,173.85/1,074,245.14 = 336,884.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,173.85x = 1,074,245.14 × 336,884.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,173.85x = 361,896,446,095.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,896,446,095.83/716,173.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,319.27

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