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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,151.74, 1,071,506.40 and 314,511.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,151.74, 1,071,506.40 and 314,511.66 is: 471,890.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,151.74 : 1,071,506.40 = 314,511.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,151.74/1,071,506.40 = 314,511.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,151.74x = 1,071,506.40 × 314,511.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,151.74x = 337,001,256,564.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,001,256,564.62/714,151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,890.27

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