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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,696.92, 1,072,463.64 and 265,727.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,696.92, 1,072,463.64 and 265,727.69 is: 398,747.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,696.92 : 1,072,463.64 = 265,727.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,696.92/1,072,463.64 = 265,727.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,696.92x = 1,072,463.64 × 265,727.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,696.92x = 284,983,284,823.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,983,284,823.85/714,696.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,747.05

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