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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,514.96, 1,114,303.48 and 316,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,514.96, 1,114,303.48 and 316,349.44 is: 474,750.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,514.96 : 1,114,303.48 = 316,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,514.96/1,114,303.48 = 316,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,514.96x = 1,114,303.48 × 316,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,514.96x = 352,509,281,888.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,509,281,888.05/742,514.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,750.41

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