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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,172.04, 1,070,504.88 and 234,274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,172.04, 1,070,504.88 and 234,274.52 is: 351,164.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,172.04 : 1,070,504.88 = 234,274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,172.04/1,070,504.88 = 234,274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,172.04x = 1,070,504.88 × 234,274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,172.04x = 250,792,016,919.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,792,016,919.66/714,172.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,164.71

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