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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,497.08, 1,073,111.70 and 342,784.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,497.08, 1,073,111.70 and 342,784.44 is: 513,394.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,497.08 : 1,073,111.70 = 342,784.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,497.08/1,073,111.70 = 342,784.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,497.08x = 1,073,111.70 × 342,784.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,497.08x = 367,845,993,141.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,845,993,141.95/716,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,394.96

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