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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,720.06, 1,072,045.53 and 271,453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,720.06, 1,072,045.53 and 271,453.50 is: 407,167.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,720.06 : 1,072,045.53 = 271,453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,720.06/1,072,045.53 = 271,453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,720.06x = 1,072,045.53 × 271,453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,720.06x = 291,010,511,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,010,511,277.86/714,720.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,167.12

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