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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,319.88, 1,071,449.10 and 215,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,319.88, 1,071,449.10 and 215,669 is: 323,494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,319.88 : 1,071,449.10 = 215,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,319.88/1,071,449.10 = 215,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,319.88x = 1,071,449.10 × 215,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,319.88x = 231,078,355,947.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,078,355,947.90/714,319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,494.22

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