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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,275.16, 1,071,378.02 and 265,083.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,275.16, 1,071,378.02 and 265,083.52 is: 397,612.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,275.16 : 1,071,378.02 = 265,083.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,275.16/1,071,378.02 = 265,083.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,275.16x = 1,071,378.02 × 265,083.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,275.16x = 284,004,656,792.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,004,656,792.23/714,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,612.39

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