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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,955.48, 1,072,580.94 and 209,533.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,955.48, 1,072,580.94 and 209,533.03 is: 314,342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,955.48 : 1,072,580.94 = 209,533.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,955.48/1,072,580.94 = 209,533.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,955.48x = 1,072,580.94 × 209,533.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,955.48x = 224,741,131,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,741,131,597.00/714,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,342.83

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