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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,718.88, 1,072,077.50 and 557,065.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,718.88, 1,072,077.50 and 557,065.34 is: 835,597.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,718.88 : 1,072,077.50 = 557,065.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,718.88/1,072,077.50 = 557,065.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,718.88x = 1,072,077.50 × 557,065.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,718.88x = 597,217,217,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,217,217,043.85/714,718.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,597.37

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