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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,272.16, 1,071,373.52 and 265,080.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,272.16, 1,071,373.52 and 265,080.54 is: 397,607.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,272.16 : 1,071,373.52 = 265,080.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,272.16/1,071,373.52 = 265,080.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,272.16x = 1,071,373.52 × 265,080.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,272.16x = 284,000,271,223.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,000,271,223.30/714,272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,607.92

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