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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,029.55, 1,070,297.10 and 240,551.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,029.55, 1,070,297.10 and 240,551.34 is: 360,575.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,029.55 : 1,070,297.10 = 240,551.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,029.55/1,070,297.10 = 240,551.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,029.55x = 1,070,297.10 × 240,551.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,029.55x = 257,461,401,603.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,461,401,603.11/714,029.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,575.28

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