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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,870.70, 1,070,672.91 and 341,156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,870.70, 1,070,672.91 and 341,156.14 is: 510,954.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,870.70 : 1,070,672.91 = 341,156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,870.70/1,070,672.91 = 341,156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,870.70x = 1,070,672.91 × 341,156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,870.70x = 365,266,637,178.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,266,637,178.17/714,870.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,954.83

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