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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,214.76, 1,071,385.02 and 264,940.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,214.76, 1,071,385.02 and 264,940.52 is: 397,434.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,214.76 : 1,071,385.02 = 264,940.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,214.76/1,071,385.02 = 264,940.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,214.76x = 1,071,385.02 × 264,940.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,214.76x = 283,853,304,319.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,853,304,319.01/714,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,434.11

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