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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,974.50, 1,075,687.78 and 337,879.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,974.50, 1,075,687.78 and 337,879.92 is: 506,926.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,974.50 : 1,075,687.78 = 337,879.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,974.50/1,075,687.78 = 337,879.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,974.50x = 1,075,687.78 × 337,879.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,974.50x = 363,453,301,051.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,453,301,051.38/716,974.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,926.40

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