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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,047.30, 1,111,539.99 and 314,466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,047.30, 1,111,539.99 and 314,466.02 is: 471,685.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,047.30 : 1,111,539.99 = 314,466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,047.30/1,111,539.99 = 314,466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,047.30x = 1,111,539.99 × 314,466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,047.30x = 349,541,556,726.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,541,556,726.14/741,047.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,685.89

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