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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700,714, 2,551,187.64 and 563,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700,714, 2,551,187.64 and 563,474 is: 845,249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700,714 : 2,551,187.64 = 563,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700,714/2,551,187.64 = 563,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700,714x = 2,551,187.64 × 563,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700,714x = 1,437,527,904,261.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,527,904,261.36/1,700,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845,249.64

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