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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,068.20, 1,070,354.94 and 240,589.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,068.20, 1,070,354.94 and 240,589.96 is: 360,633.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,068.20 : 1,070,354.94 = 240,589.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,068.20/1,070,354.94 = 240,589.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,068.20x = 1,070,354.94 × 240,589.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,068.20x = 257,516,652,200.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,516,652,200.40/714,068.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,633.13

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