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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,267.84, 1,071,464.64 and 264,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,267.84, 1,071,464.64 and 264,993.60 is: 397,513.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,267.84 : 1,071,464.64 = 264,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,267.84/1,071,464.64 = 264,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,267.84x = 1,071,464.64 × 264,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,267.84x = 283,931,272,226.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,931,272,226.30/714,267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,513.73

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