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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,005.60, 1,066,712.40 and 563,224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,005.60, 1,066,712.40 and 563,224.80 is: 843,812.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,005.60 : 1,066,712.40 = 563,224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,005.60/1,066,712.40 = 563,224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,005.60x = 1,066,712.40 × 563,224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,005.60x = 600,798,878,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,798,878,147.52/712,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,812.01

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