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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,973.50, 1,075,686.28 and 337,878.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,973.50, 1,075,686.28 and 337,878.92 is: 506,924.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,973.50 : 1,075,686.28 = 337,878.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,973.50/1,075,686.28 = 337,878.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,973.50x = 1,075,686.28 × 337,878.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,973.50x = 363,451,718,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,451,718,545.22/716,973.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,924.90

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