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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,175.61, 1,071,152.70 and 208,600.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,175.61, 1,071,152.70 and 208,600.84 is: 312,868.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,175.61 : 1,071,152.70 = 208,600.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,175.61/1,071,152.70 = 208,600.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,175.61x = 1,071,152.70 × 208,600.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,175.61x = 223,443,358,244.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,443,358,244.32/714,175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,868.93

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