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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,952.10, 1,072,575.88 and 209,529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,952.10, 1,072,575.88 and 209,529.62 is: 314,337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,952.10 : 1,072,575.88 = 209,529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,952.10/1,072,575.88 = 209,529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,952.10x = 1,072,575.88 × 209,529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,952.10x = 224,736,414,693.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,736,414,693.02/714,952.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,337.72

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