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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,270.01, 985,736.91 and 472,132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,270.01, 985,736.91 and 472,132.66 is: 651,572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,270.01 : 985,736.91 = 472,132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,270.01/985,736.91 = 472,132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,270.01x = 985,736.91 × 472,132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,270.01x = 465,398,590,662.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,398,590,662.49/714,270.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,572.35

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