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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,210, 1,071,615.40 and 444,563.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,210, 1,071,615.40 and 444,563.56 is: 667,032.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,210 : 1,071,615.40 = 444,563.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,210/1,071,615.40 = 444,563.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,210x = 1,071,615.40 × 444,563.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,210x = 476,401,157,174.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,401,157,174.82/714,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,032.33

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