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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,247.84, 1,074,494.16 and 295,293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,247.84, 1,074,494.16 and 295,293.60 is: 442,990.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,247.84 : 1,074,494.16 = 295,293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,247.84/1,074,494.16 = 295,293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,247.84x = 1,074,494.16 × 295,293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,247.84x = 317,291,248,685.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,291,248,685.38/716,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,990.86

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