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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,254.85, 1,071,382.28 and 556,601.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,254.85, 1,071,382.28 and 556,601.31 is: 834,901.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,254.85 : 1,071,382.28 = 556,601.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,254.85/1,071,382.28 = 556,601.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,254.85x = 1,071,382.28 × 556,601.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,254.85x = 596,332,777,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,332,777,775.78/714,254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,901.97

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