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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,225.72, 1,071,341.88 and 240,915.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,225.72, 1,071,341.88 and 240,915.24 is: 361,373.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,225.72 : 1,071,341.88 = 240,915.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,225.72/1,071,341.88 = 240,915.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,225.72x = 1,071,341.88 × 240,915.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,225.72x = 258,102,586,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,102,586,142.25/714,225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,373.97

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