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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,567.06, 1,071,967.23 and 265,289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,567.06, 1,071,967.23 and 265,289.22 is: 397,977.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,567.06 : 1,071,967.23 = 265,289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,567.06/1,071,967.23 = 265,289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,567.06x = 1,071,967.23 × 265,289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,567.06x = 284,381,350,312.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,381,350,312.26/714,567.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,977.13

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