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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,553.02, 1,071,147.24 and 265,153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,553.02, 1,071,147.24 and 265,153.68 is: 397,477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,553.02 : 1,071,147.24 = 265,153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,553.02/1,071,147.24 = 265,153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,553.02x = 1,071,147.24 × 265,153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,553.02x = 284,018,632,507.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,018,632,507.84/714,553.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,477.34

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