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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,297.92, 1,071,446.96 and 556,644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,297.92, 1,071,446.96 and 556,644.48 is: 834,966.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,297.92 : 1,071,446.96 = 556,644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,297.92/1,071,446.96 = 556,644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,297.92x = 1,071,446.96 × 556,644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,297.92x = 596,415,035,896.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,415,035,896.78/714,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,966.78

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