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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,415.02, 1,071,442.17 and 264,888.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,415.02, 1,071,442.17 and 264,888.78 is: 397,266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,415.02 : 1,071,442.17 = 264,888.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,415.02/1,071,442.17 = 264,888.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,415.02x = 1,071,442.17 × 264,888.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,415.02x = 283,813,009,251.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,813,009,251.85/714,415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,266.30

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