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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,350.03, 1,073,008.72 and 490,651.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,350.03, 1,073,008.72 and 490,651.63 is: 734,938.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,350.03 : 1,073,008.72 = 490,651.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,350.03/1,073,008.72 = 490,651.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,350.03x = 1,073,008.72 × 490,651.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,350.03x = 526,473,475,403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,473,475,403.01/716,350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,938.86

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