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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,710.70, 1,074,316.38 and 267,236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,710.70, 1,074,316.38 and 267,236.03 is: 400,574.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,710.70 : 1,074,316.38 = 267,236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,710.70/1,074,316.38 = 267,236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,710.70x = 1,074,316.38 × 267,236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,710.70x = 287,096,044,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,096,044,355.17/716,710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,574.52

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