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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,548.52, 1,071,140.49 and 265,149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,548.52, 1,071,140.49 and 265,149.18 is: 397,470.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,548.52 : 1,071,140.49 = 265,149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,548.52/1,071,140.49 = 265,149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,548.52x = 1,071,140.49 × 265,149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,548.52x = 284,012,022,588.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,012,022,588.30/714,548.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,470.59

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