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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,421.17, 1,071,631.71 and 215,785.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,421.17, 1,071,631.71 and 215,785.17 is: 323,677.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,421.17 : 1,071,631.71 = 215,785.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,421.17/1,071,631.71 = 215,785.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,421.17x = 1,071,631.71 × 215,785.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,421.17x = 231,242,230,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,242,230,719.74/714,421.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,677.74

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