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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,055.46, 1,071,086.85 and 240,744.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,055.46, 1,071,086.85 and 240,744.92 is: 361,118.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,055.46 : 1,071,086.85 = 240,744.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,055.46/1,071,086.85 = 240,744.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,055.46x = 1,071,086.85 × 240,744.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,055.46x = 257,858,712,660.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,858,712,660.87/714,055.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,118.61

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