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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,323.07, 1,071,509.31 and 359,143.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,323.07, 1,071,509.31 and 359,143.47 is: 538,727.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,323.07 : 1,071,509.31 = 359,143.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,323.07/1,071,509.31 = 359,143.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,323.07x = 1,071,509.31 × 359,143.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,323.07x = 384,825,571,730.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,825,571,730.71/714,323.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,727.63

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