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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,174.71, 1,070,508.89 and 234,277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,174.71, 1,070,508.89 and 234,277.25 is: 351,168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,174.71 : 1,070,508.89 = 234,277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,174.71/1,070,508.89 = 234,277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,174.71x = 1,070,508.89 × 234,277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,174.71x = 250,795,874,082.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,795,874,082.90/714,174.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,168.80

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