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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,196.01, 1,071,356.92 and 264,921.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,196.01, 1,071,356.92 and 264,921.68 is: 397,405.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,196.01 : 1,071,356.92 = 264,921.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,196.01/1,071,356.92 = 264,921.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,196.01x = 1,071,356.92 × 264,921.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,196.01x = 283,825,675,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,825,675,126.03/714,196.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,405.85

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