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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,595.86, 1,072,314.18 and 265,632.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,595.86, 1,072,314.18 and 265,632.30 is: 398,604.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,595.86 : 1,072,314.18 = 265,632.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,595.86/1,072,314.18 = 265,632.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,595.86x = 1,072,314.18 × 265,632.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,595.86x = 284,841,281,956.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,841,281,956.01/714,595.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,604.72

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