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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,277.02, 1,071,349.92 and 240,966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,277.02, 1,071,349.92 and 240,966.48 is: 361,427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,277.02 : 1,071,349.92 = 240,966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,277.02/1,071,349.92 = 240,966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,277.02x = 1,071,349.92 × 240,966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,277.02x = 258,159,419,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,159,419,070.68/714,277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,427.59

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