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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,174.69, 1,070,514.74 and 240,696.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,174.69, 1,070,514.74 and 240,696.57 is: 360,792.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,174.69 : 1,070,514.74 = 240,696.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,174.69/1,070,514.74 = 240,696.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,174.69x = 1,070,514.74 × 240,696.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,174.69x = 257,669,224,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,669,224,848.96/714,174.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,792.99

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