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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,517.14, 1,107,893.97 and 312,057.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,517.14, 1,107,893.97 and 312,057.16 is: 468,135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,517.14 : 1,107,893.97 = 312,057.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,517.14/1,107,893.97 = 312,057.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,517.14x = 1,107,893.97 × 312,057.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,517.14x = 345,726,243,089.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,726,243,089.59/738,517.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,135.71

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