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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,247.61, 1,071,336.78 and 265,056.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,247.61, 1,071,336.78 and 265,056.03 is: 397,571.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,247.61 : 1,071,336.78 = 265,056.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,247.61/1,071,336.78 = 265,056.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,247.61x = 1,071,336.78 × 265,056.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,247.61x = 283,964,273,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,964,273,699.78/714,247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,571.19

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