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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,354.60, 1,071,531.90 and 556,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,354.60, 1,071,531.90 and 556,701 is: 835,051.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,354.60 : 1,071,531.90 = 556,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,354.60/1,071,531.90 = 556,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,354.60x = 1,071,531.90 × 556,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,354.60x = 596,522,880,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,522,880,261.90/714,354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,051.50

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