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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,216.76, 1,071,388.02 and 264,942.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,216.76, 1,071,388.02 and 264,942.52 is: 397,437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,216.76 : 1,071,388.02 = 264,942.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,216.76/1,071,388.02 = 264,942.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,216.76x = 1,071,388.02 × 264,942.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,216.76x = 283,856,241,916.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,856,241,916.61/714,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,437.11

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