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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,388.43, 1,065,547.91 and 261,074.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,388.43, 1,065,547.91 and 261,074.75 is: 391,599.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,388.43 : 1,065,547.91 = 261,074.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,388.43/1,065,547.91 = 261,074.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,388.43x = 1,065,547.91 × 261,074.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,388.43x = 278,187,649,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,187,649,541.22/710,388.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,599.35

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