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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,782.74, 710,159.91 and 323,901.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,782.74, 710,159.91 and 323,901.38 is: 446,832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,782.74 : 710,159.91 = 323,901.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,782.74/710,159.91 = 323,901.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,782.74x = 710,159.91 × 323,901.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,782.74x = 230,021,775,430.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,021,775,430.45/514,782.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,832.72

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