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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,926.52, 1,068,310.68 and 262,964.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,926.52, 1,068,310.68 and 262,964.56 is: 394,602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,926.52 : 1,068,310.68 = 262,964.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,926.52/1,068,310.68 = 262,964.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,926.52x = 1,068,310.68 × 262,964.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,926.52x = 280,927,847,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,927,847,909.50/711,926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,602.31

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