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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,167.97, 1,070,498.80 and 234,270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,167.97, 1,070,498.80 and 234,270.46 is: 351,158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,167.97 : 1,070,498.80 = 234,270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,167.97/1,070,498.80 = 234,270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,167.97x = 1,070,498.80 × 234,270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,167.97x = 250,786,247,936.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,786,247,936.41/714,167.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,158.63

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