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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,227.72, 1,071,344.88 and 240,917.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,227.72, 1,071,344.88 and 240,917.24 is: 361,376.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,227.72 : 1,071,344.88 = 240,917.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,227.72/1,071,344.88 = 240,917.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,227.72x = 1,071,344.88 × 240,917.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,227.72x = 258,105,451,577.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,105,451,577.73/714,227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,376.97

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