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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,143.70, 771,215.55 and 265,311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,143.70, 771,215.55 and 265,311.70 is: 397,967.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,143.70 : 771,215.55 = 265,311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,143.70/771,215.55 = 265,311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,143.70x = 771,215.55 × 265,311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,143.70x = 204,612,508,636.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,612,508,636.94/514,143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,967.55

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