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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,941.56, 1,061,877.78 and 264,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,941.56, 1,061,877.78 and 264,675 is: 396,999.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,941.56 : 1,061,877.78 = 264,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,941.56/1,061,877.78 = 264,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,941.56x = 1,061,877.78 × 264,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,941.56x = 281,052,501,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,052,501,421.50/707,941.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,999.58

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