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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,924.32, 1,072,533.66 and 209,501.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,924.32, 1,072,533.66 and 209,501.68 is: 314,295.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,924.32 : 1,072,533.66 = 209,501.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,924.32/1,072,533.66 = 209,501.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,924.32x = 1,072,533.66 × 209,501.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,924.32x = 224,697,603,626.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,697,603,626.55/714,924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,295.65

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