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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,736.57, 1,074,149.37 and 267,004.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,736.57, 1,074,149.37 and 267,004.59 is: 400,150.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,736.57 : 1,074,149.37 = 267,004.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,736.57/1,074,149.37 = 267,004.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,736.57x = 1,074,149.37 × 267,004.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,736.57x = 286,802,812,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,802,812,135.61/716,736.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,150.94

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