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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,279.20, 1,074,418.80 and 492,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,279.20, 1,074,418.80 and 492,330.40 is: 738,495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,279.20 : 1,074,418.80 = 492,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,279.20/1,074,418.80 = 492,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,279.20x = 1,074,418.80 × 492,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,279.20x = 528,969,037,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,969,037,571.52/716,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,495.60

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