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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,846.52, 1,072,036.50 and 315,471.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,846.52, 1,072,036.50 and 315,471.16 is: 473,103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,846.52 : 1,072,036.50 = 315,471.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,846.52/1,072,036.50 = 315,471.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,846.52x = 1,072,036.50 × 315,471.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,846.52x = 338,196,598,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,196,598,217.34/714,846.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,103.79

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