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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,217.50, 1,074,396.42 and 260,932.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,217.50, 1,074,396.42 and 260,932.50 is: 391,424.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,217.50 : 1,074,396.42 = 260,932.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,217.50/1,074,396.42 = 260,932.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,217.50x = 1,074,396.42 × 260,932.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,217.50x = 280,344,943,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,344,943,861.65/716,217.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,424.31

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