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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,166.04, 1,063,437.78 and 265,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,166.04, 1,063,437.78 and 265,623 is: 398,317.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,166.04 : 1,063,437.78 = 265,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,166.04/1,063,437.78 = 265,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,166.04x = 1,063,437.78 × 265,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,166.04x = 282,473,533,436.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,473,533,436.94/709,166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,317.91

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