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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,568.67, 1,064,493.44 and 260,293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,568.67, 1,064,493.44 and 260,293.46 is: 390,491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,568.67 : 1,064,493.44 = 260,293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,568.67/1,064,493.44 = 260,293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,568.67x = 1,064,493.44 × 260,293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,568.67x = 277,080,680,644.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,080,680,644.90/709,568.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,491.71

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