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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,560.20, 1,071,846.06 and 259,473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,560.20, 1,071,846.06 and 259,473.16 is: 389,211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,560.20 : 1,071,846.06 = 259,473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,560.20/1,071,846.06 = 259,473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,560.20x = 1,071,846.06 × 259,473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,560.20x = 278,115,284,221.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,115,284,221.75/714,560.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,211.83

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