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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,969.20, 1,078,453.80 and 344,799.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,969.20, 1,078,453.80 and 344,799.60 is: 517,199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,969.20 : 1,078,453.80 = 344,799.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,969.20/1,078,453.80 = 344,799.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,969.20x = 1,078,453.80 × 344,799.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,969.20x = 371,850,438,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,850,438,858.48/718,969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,199.40

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