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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,058.08, 1,071,090.80 and 240,747.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,058.08, 1,071,090.80 and 240,747.54 is: 361,122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,058.08 : 1,071,090.80 = 240,747.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,058.08/1,071,090.80 = 240,747.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,058.08x = 1,071,090.80 × 240,747.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,058.08x = 257,862,474,012.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,862,474,012.89/714,058.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,122.55

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