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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,870.46, 1,066,372.50 and 261,599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,870.46, 1,066,372.50 and 261,599.88 is: 392,424.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,870.46 : 1,066,372.50 = 261,599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,870.46/1,066,372.50 = 261,599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,870.46x = 1,066,372.50 × 261,599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,870.46x = 278,962,918,035.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,962,918,035.30/710,870.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,424.41

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