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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,114.90, 1,070,416.35 and 264,546.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,114.90, 1,070,416.35 and 264,546.90 is: 396,540.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,114.90 : 1,070,416.35 = 264,546.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,114.90/1,070,416.35 = 264,546.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,114.90x = 1,070,416.35 × 264,546.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,114.90x = 283,175,327,101.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,175,327,101.82/714,114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,540.29

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