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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,324.92, 1,071,651 and 309,585.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,324.92, 1,071,651 and 309,585.04 is: 464,448.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,324.92 : 1,071,651 = 309,585.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,324.92/1,071,651 = 309,585.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,324.92x = 1,071,651 × 309,585.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,324.92x = 331,767,117,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,767,117,701.04/714,324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,448.47

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