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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,355.20, 1,065,417.66 and 260,965.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,355.20, 1,065,417.66 and 260,965.52 is: 391,405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,355.20 : 1,065,417.66 = 260,965.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,355.20/1,065,417.66 = 260,965.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,355.20x = 1,065,417.66 × 260,965.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,355.20x = 278,037,273,659.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,037,273,659.08/710,355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,405.98

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