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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,250.88, 1,071,345.60 and 215,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,250.88, 1,071,345.60 and 215,600 is: 323,390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,250.88 : 1,071,345.60 = 215,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,250.88/1,071,345.60 = 215,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,250.88x = 1,071,345.60 × 215,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,250.88x = 230,982,111,360.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,982,111,360.00/714,250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,390.73

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