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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,920.31, 1,072,527.66 and 209,497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,920.31, 1,072,527.66 and 209,497.68 is: 314,289.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,920.31 : 1,072,527.66 = 209,497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,920.31/1,072,527.66 = 209,497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,920.31x = 1,072,527.66 × 209,497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,920.31x = 224,692,056,505.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,692,056,505.83/714,920.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,289.65

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