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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,247.12, 1,071,336.06 and 265,055.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,247.12, 1,071,336.06 and 265,055.56 is: 397,570.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,247.12 : 1,071,336.06 = 265,055.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,247.12/1,071,336.06 = 265,055.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,247.12x = 1,071,336.06 × 265,055.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,247.12x = 283,963,579,331.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,963,579,331.49/714,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,570.49

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