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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,367.20, 1,071,591.84 and 259,057.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,367.20, 1,071,591.84 and 259,057.56 is: 388,601.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,367.20 : 1,071,591.84 = 259,057.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,367.20/1,071,591.84 = 259,057.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,367.20x = 1,071,591.84 × 259,057.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,367.20x = 277,603,967,386.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,603,967,386.31/714,367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,601.22

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