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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,758.78, 1,071,307.35 and 265,192.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,758.78, 1,071,307.35 and 265,192.89 is: 397,481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,758.78 : 1,071,307.35 = 265,192.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,758.78/1,071,307.35 = 265,192.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,758.78x = 1,071,307.35 × 265,192.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,758.78x = 284,103,090,898.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,103,090,898.78/714,758.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,481.08

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