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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,516.74, 1,073,960.31 and 374,432.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,516.74, 1,073,960.31 and 374,432.74 is: 561,223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,516.74 : 1,073,960.31 = 374,432.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,516.74/1,073,960.31 = 374,432.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,516.74x = 1,073,960.31 × 374,432.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,516.74x = 402,125,897,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,125,897,435.53/716,516.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,223.31

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