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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057,997.36, 1,460,483.14 and 714,298.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057,997.36, 1,460,483.14 and 714,298.69 is: 986,033.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057,997.36 : 1,460,483.14 = 714,298.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057,997.36/1,460,483.14 = 714,298.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057,997.36x = 1,460,483.14 × 714,298.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057,997.36x = 1,043,221,193,669.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,221,193,669.09/1,057,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,033.83

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