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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,021.06, 1,070,284.34 and 240,542.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,021.06, 1,070,284.34 and 240,542.84 is: 360,562.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,021.06 : 1,070,284.34 = 240,542.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,021.06/1,070,284.34 = 240,542.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,021.06x = 1,070,284.34 × 240,542.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,021.06x = 257,449,234,751.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,449,234,751.13/714,021.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,562.52

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