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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,253.35, 1,071,380.03 and 556,599.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,253.35, 1,071,380.03 and 556,599.81 is: 834,899.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,253.35 : 1,071,380.03 = 556,599.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,253.35/1,071,380.03 = 556,599.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,253.35x = 1,071,380.03 × 556,599.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,253.35x = 596,329,918,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,329,918,352.80/714,253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,899.72

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