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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,059.58, 1,071,093.05 and 240,749.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,059.58, 1,071,093.05 and 240,749.04 is: 361,124.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,059.58 : 1,071,093.05 = 240,749.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,059.58/1,071,093.05 = 240,749.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,059.58x = 1,071,093.05 × 240,749.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,059.58x = 257,864,622,334.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,864,622,334.43/714,059.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,124.80

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