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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,046.19, 1,071,094.79 and 240,735.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,046.19, 1,071,094.79 and 240,735.65 is: 361,112.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,046.19 : 1,071,094.79 = 240,735.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,046.19/1,071,094.79 = 240,735.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,046.19x = 1,071,094.79 × 240,735.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,046.19x = 257,850,695,728.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,850,695,728.63/714,046.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,112.07

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