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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,338.98, 1,065,928.83 and 261,375.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,338.98, 1,065,928.83 and 261,375.13 is: 392,217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,338.98 : 1,065,928.83 = 261,375.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,338.98/1,065,928.83 = 261,375.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,338.98x = 1,065,928.83 × 261,375.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,338.98x = 278,607,283,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,607,283,847.18/710,338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,217.37

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