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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,614.50, 1,067,496.27 and 231,879.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,614.50, 1,067,496.27 and 231,879.62 is: 347,843.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,614.50 : 1,067,496.27 = 231,879.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,614.50/1,067,496.27 = 231,879.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,614.50x = 1,067,496.27 × 231,879.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,614.50x = 247,530,629,439.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,530,629,439.02/711,614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,843.71

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