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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,382.20, 1,071,614.34 and 259,072.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,382.20, 1,071,614.34 and 259,072.56 is: 388,623.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,382.20 : 1,071,614.34 = 259,072.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,382.20/1,071,614.34 = 259,072.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,382.20x = 1,071,614.34 × 259,072.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,382.20x = 277,625,870,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,625,870,396.51/714,382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,623.72

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