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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,261.96, 1,071,392.94 and 556,608.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,261.96, 1,071,392.94 and 556,608.42 is: 834,912.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,261.96 : 1,071,392.94 = 556,608.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,261.96/1,071,392.94 = 556,608.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,261.96x = 1,071,392.94 × 556,608.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,261.96x = 596,346,331,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,346,331,532.56/714,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,912.63

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