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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,024.21, 1,071,071.91 and 234,209.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,024.21, 1,071,071.91 and 234,209.37 is: 351,325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,024.21 : 1,071,071.91 = 234,209.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,024.21/1,071,071.91 = 234,209.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,024.21x = 1,071,071.91 × 234,209.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,024.21x = 250,855,077,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,855,077,265.80/714,024.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,325.73

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