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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,353.60, 1,071,530.40 and 556,700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,353.60, 1,071,530.40 and 556,700 is: 835,050

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,353.60 : 1,071,530.40 = 556,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,353.60/1,071,530.40 = 556,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,353.60x = 1,071,530.40 × 556,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,353.60x = 596,520,973,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,520,973,680/714,353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,050

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