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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715,399.44, 1,073,265.12 and 209,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715,399.44, 1,073,265.12 and 209,940 is: 314,958.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715,399.44 : 1,073,265.12 = 209,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715,399.44/1,073,265.12 = 209,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715,399.44x = 1,073,265.12 × 209,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715,399.44x = 225,321,279,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,321,279,292.80/715,399.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,958.70

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