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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,236.54, 1,070,671.37 and 264,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,236.54, 1,070,671.37 and 264,837.20 is: 397,002.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,236.54 : 1,070,671.37 = 264,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,236.54/1,070,671.37 = 264,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,236.54x = 1,070,671.37 × 264,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,236.54x = 283,553,601,073.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,553,601,073.42/714,236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,002.38

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