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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,258.60, 1,071,387.90 and 556,605.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,258.60, 1,071,387.90 and 556,605.06 is: 834,907.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,258.60 : 1,071,387.90 = 556,605.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,258.60/1,071,387.90 = 556,605.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,258.60x = 1,071,387.90 × 556,605.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,258.60x = 596,339,926,362.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,339,926,362.77/714,258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,907.59

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