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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,056.22, 1,071,087.99 and 240,745.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,056.22, 1,071,087.99 and 240,745.68 is: 361,119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,056.22 : 1,071,087.99 = 240,745.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,056.22/1,071,087.99 = 240,745.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,056.22x = 1,071,087.99 × 240,745.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,056.22x = 257,859,806,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,859,806,492.38/714,056.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,119.75

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