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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,193.38, 1,071,352.98 and 264,919.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,193.38, 1,071,352.98 and 264,919.05 is: 397,401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,193.38 : 1,071,352.98 = 264,919.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,193.38/1,071,352.98 = 264,919.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,193.38x = 1,071,352.98 × 264,919.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,193.38x = 283,821,813,676.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,821,813,676.27/714,193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,401.91

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