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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314,974.80, 1,971,101.40 and 714,667.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314,974.80, 1,971,101.40 and 714,667.60 is: 1,071,261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314,974.80 : 1,971,101.40 = 714,667.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314,974.80/1,971,101.40 = 714,667.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314,974.80x = 1,971,101.40 × 714,667.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314,974.80x = 1,408,682,306,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,682,306,894.64/1,314,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,261.83

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