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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,174.72, 1,071,265.59 and 240,864.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,174.72, 1,071,265.59 and 240,864.18 is: 361,297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,174.72 : 1,071,265.59 = 240,864.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,174.72/1,071,265.59 = 240,864.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,174.72x = 1,071,265.59 × 240,864.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,174.72x = 258,029,507,897.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,029,507,897.57/714,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,297.45

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