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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,051.52, 1,071,080.92 and 240,740.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,051.52, 1,071,080.92 and 240,740.98 is: 361,112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,051.52 : 1,071,080.92 = 240,740.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,051.52/1,071,080.92 = 240,740.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,051.52x = 1,071,080.92 × 240,740.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,051.52x = 257,853,067,963.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,853,067,963.33/714,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,112.70

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