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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715,545.91, 1,073,056.42 and 209,977.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715,545.91, 1,073,056.42 and 209,977.12 is: 314,888.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715,545.91 : 1,073,056.42 = 209,977.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715,545.91/1,073,056.42 = 209,977.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715,545.91x = 1,073,056.42 × 209,977.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715,545.91x = 225,317,296,669.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,317,296,669.11/715,545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,888.67

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