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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,759.03, 1,071,307.72 and 265,193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,759.03, 1,071,307.72 and 265,193.15 is: 397,481.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,759.03 : 1,071,307.72 = 265,193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,759.03/1,071,307.72 = 265,193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,759.03x = 1,071,307.72 × 265,193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,759.03x = 284,103,462,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,103,462,866.60/714,759.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,481.46

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