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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715,311.99, 1,072,801.50 and 266,244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715,311.99, 1,072,801.50 and 266,244.33 is: 399,304.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715,311.99 : 1,072,801.50 = 266,244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715,311.99/1,072,801.50 = 266,244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715,311.99x = 1,072,801.50 × 266,244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715,311.99x = 285,627,316,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,627,316,590.50/715,311.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,304.53

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