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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,030.05, 1,070,297.85 and 240,551.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,030.05, 1,070,297.85 and 240,551.84 is: 360,576.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,030.05 : 1,070,297.85 = 240,551.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,030.05/1,070,297.85 = 240,551.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,030.05x = 1,070,297.85 × 240,551.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,030.05x = 257,462,117,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,462,117,165.54/714,030.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,576.03

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