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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,551.16, 1,071,011.34 and 287,813.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,551.16, 1,071,011.34 and 287,813.70 is: 431,392.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,551.16 : 1,071,011.34 = 287,813.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,551.16/1,071,011.34 = 287,813.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,551.16x = 1,071,011.34 × 287,813.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,551.16x = 308,251,736,507.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,251,736,507.36/714,551.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,392.12

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