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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,512.96, 1,114,300.50 and 316,347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,512.96, 1,114,300.50 and 316,347.46 is: 474,747.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,512.96 : 1,114,300.50 = 316,347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,512.96/1,114,300.50 = 316,347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,512.96x = 1,114,300.50 × 316,347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,512.96x = 352,506,132,851.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,506,132,851.73/742,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,747.45

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