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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,551.41, 1,071,011.77 and 287,814.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,551.41, 1,071,011.77 and 287,814.10 is: 431,392.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,551.41 : 1,071,011.77 = 287,814.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,551.41/1,071,011.77 = 287,814.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,551.41x = 1,071,011.77 × 287,814.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,551.41x = 308,252,281,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,252,281,877.83/714,551.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,392.73

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