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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,195.01, 1,071,355.42 and 264,920.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,195.01, 1,071,355.42 and 264,920.68 is: 397,404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,195.01 : 1,071,355.42 = 264,920.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,195.01/1,071,355.42 = 264,920.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,195.01x = 1,071,355.42 × 264,920.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,195.01x = 283,824,201,031.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,824,201,031.31/714,195.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,404.35

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