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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,016.96, 1,071,205.44 and 504,064.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,016.96, 1,071,205.44 and 504,064.96 is: 756,224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,016.96 : 1,071,205.44 = 504,064.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,016.96/1,071,205.44 = 504,064.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,016.96x = 1,071,205.44 × 504,064.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,016.96x = 539,957,127,265.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,957,127,265.38/714,016.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,224.51

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