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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,320.88, 1,071,450.60 and 215,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,320.88, 1,071,450.60 and 215,670 is: 323,495.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,320.88 : 1,071,450.60 = 215,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,320.88/1,071,450.60 = 215,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,320.88x = 1,071,450.60 × 215,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,320.88x = 231,079,750,902.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,079,750,902.00/714,320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,495.72

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