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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,377.34, 1,071,865.89 and 444,731.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,377.34, 1,071,865.89 and 444,731.00 is: 667,283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,377.34 : 1,071,865.89 = 444,731.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,377.34/1,071,865.89 = 444,731.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,377.34x = 1,071,865.89 × 444,731.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,377.34x = 476,691,983,766.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,691,983,766.26/714,377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,283.18

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