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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,066.88, 985,153.65 and 469,183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,066.88, 985,153.65 and 469,183.38 is: 647,303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,066.88 : 985,153.65 = 469,183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,066.88/985,153.65 = 469,183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,066.88x = 985,153.65 × 469,183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,066.88x = 462,217,719,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,217,719,326.34/714,066.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,303.12

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