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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,746.84, 1,072,037.63 and 265,476.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,746.84, 1,072,037.63 and 265,476.89 is: 398,184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,746.84 : 1,072,037.63 = 265,476.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,746.84/1,072,037.63 = 265,476.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,746.84x = 1,072,037.63 × 265,476.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,746.84x = 284,601,219,319.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,601,219,319.16/714,746.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,184.65

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