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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,227.22, 1,071,344.13 and 240,916.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,227.22, 1,071,344.13 and 240,916.74 is: 361,376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,227.22 : 1,071,344.13 = 240,916.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,227.22/1,071,344.13 = 240,916.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,227.22x = 1,071,344.13 × 240,916.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,227.22x = 258,104,735,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,104,735,217.74/714,227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,376.22

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