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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,160.29, 1,070,834.48 and 551,996.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,160.29, 1,070,834.48 and 551,996.98 is: 827,681.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,160.29 : 1,070,834.48 = 551,996.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,160.29/1,070,834.48 = 551,996.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,160.29x = 1,070,834.48 × 551,996.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,160.29x = 591,097,395,672.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,097,395,672.79/714,160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,681.69

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