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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,248.61, 1,071,338.28 and 265,057.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,248.61, 1,071,338.28 and 265,057.03 is: 397,572.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,248.61 : 1,071,338.28 = 265,057.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,248.61/1,071,338.28 = 265,057.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,248.61x = 1,071,338.28 × 265,057.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,248.61x = 283,965,742,622.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,965,742,622.11/714,248.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,572.69

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