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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,877.61, 1,072,314.07 and 259,468.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,877.61, 1,072,314.07 and 259,468.25 is: 389,201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,877.61 : 1,072,314.07 = 259,468.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,877.61/1,072,314.07 = 259,468.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,877.61x = 1,072,314.07 × 259,468.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,877.61x = 278,231,449,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,231,449,183.04/714,877.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,201.52

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