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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,993.65, 714,865.10 and 314,063.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,993.65, 714,865.10 and 314,063.19 is: 433,427.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,993.65 : 714,865.10 = 314,063.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,993.65/714,865.10 = 314,063.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,993.65x = 714,865.10 × 314,063.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,993.65x = 224,512,812,155.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,512,812,155.35/517,993.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,427.73

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