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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,276.02, 1,071,348.42 and 240,965.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,276.02, 1,071,348.42 and 240,965.48 is: 361,426.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,276.02 : 1,071,348.42 = 240,965.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,276.02/1,071,348.42 = 240,965.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,276.02x = 1,071,348.42 × 240,965.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,276.02x = 258,157,989,854.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,157,989,854.53/714,276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,426.09

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