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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,251.48, 1,071,377.21 and 556,597.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,251.48, 1,071,377.21 and 556,597.94 is: 834,896.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,251.48 : 1,071,377.21 = 556,597.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,251.48/1,071,377.21 = 556,597.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,251.48x = 1,071,377.21 × 556,597.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,251.48x = 596,326,344,083.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,326,344,083.56/714,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,896.90

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