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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,170.54, 1,063,444.53 and 265,627.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,170.54, 1,063,444.53 and 265,627.50 is: 398,324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,170.54 : 1,063,444.53 = 265,627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,170.54/1,063,444.53 = 265,627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,170.54x = 1,063,444.53 × 265,627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,170.54x = 282,480,111,892.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,480,111,892.58/709,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,324.66

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