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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,407.52, 1,071,430.92 and 264,881.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,407.52, 1,071,430.92 and 264,881.28 is: 397,255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,407.52 : 1,071,430.92 = 264,881.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,407.52/1,071,430.92 = 264,881.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,407.52x = 1,071,430.92 × 264,881.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,407.52x = 283,801,993,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,801,993,521.18/714,407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,255.05

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