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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,250.73, 1,071,376.10 and 556,597.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,250.73, 1,071,376.10 and 556,597.19 is: 834,895.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,250.73 : 1,071,376.10 = 556,597.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,250.73/1,071,376.10 = 556,597.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,250.73x = 1,071,376.10 × 556,597.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,250.73x = 596,324,918,553.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,324,918,553.29/714,250.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,895.78

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