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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,056.58, 1,071,088.54 and 240,746.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,056.58, 1,071,088.54 and 240,746.04 is: 361,120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,056.58 : 1,071,088.54 = 240,746.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,056.58/1,071,088.54 = 240,746.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,056.58x = 1,071,088.54 × 240,746.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,056.58x = 257,860,323,892.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,860,323,892.52/714,056.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,120.30

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