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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,841.27, 986,234.36 and 456,869.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,841.27, 986,234.36 and 456,869.22 is: 630,321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,841.27 : 986,234.36 = 456,869.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,841.27/986,234.36 = 456,869.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,841.27x = 986,234.36 × 456,869.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,841.27x = 450,580,122,790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,580,122,790.40/714,841.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,321.92

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