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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,278.27, 1,071,351.79 and 240,967.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,278.27, 1,071,351.79 and 240,967.73 is: 361,429.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,278.27 : 1,071,351.79 = 240,967.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,278.27/1,071,351.79 = 240,967.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,278.27x = 1,071,351.79 × 240,967.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,278.27x = 258,161,210,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,161,210,943.70/714,278.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,429.46

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