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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,005.12, 1,014,496.02 and 265,735.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,005.12, 1,014,496.02 and 265,735.44 is: 398,795.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,005.12 : 1,014,496.02 = 265,735.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,005.12/1,014,496.02 = 265,735.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,005.12x = 1,014,496.02 × 265,735.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,005.12x = 269,587,546,252.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,587,546,252.95/676,005.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,795.12

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