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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,168.54, 1,070,499.65 and 234,271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,168.54, 1,070,499.65 and 234,271.02 is: 351,159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,168.54 : 1,070,499.65 = 234,271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,168.54/1,070,499.65 = 234,271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,168.54x = 1,070,499.65 × 234,271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,168.54x = 250,787,047,758.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,787,047,758.16/714,168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,159.47

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