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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,568.06, 1,071,968.73 and 265,290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,568.06, 1,071,968.73 and 265,290.22 is: 397,978.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,568.06 : 1,071,968.73 = 265,290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,568.06/1,071,968.73 = 265,290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,568.06x = 1,071,968.73 × 265,290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,568.06x = 284,382,820,214.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,382,820,214.82/714,568.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,978.63

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