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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,717.31, 986,771.45 and 443,075.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,717.31, 986,771.45 and 443,075.51 is: 611,730.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,717.31 : 986,771.45 = 443,075.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,717.31/986,771.45 = 443,075.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,717.31x = 986,771.45 × 443,075.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,717.31x = 437,214,263,462.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,214,263,462.19/714,717.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,730.34

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