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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,009.14, 1,066,408.79 and 261,625.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,009.14, 1,066,408.79 and 261,625.59 is: 392,399.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,009.14 : 1,066,408.79 = 261,625.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,009.14/1,066,408.79 = 261,625.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,009.14x = 1,066,408.79 × 261,625.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,009.14x = 278,999,827,556.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,999,827,556.81/711,009.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,399.78

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