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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,282.56, 1,071,358.23 and 240,972.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,282.56, 1,071,358.23 and 240,972.02 is: 361,435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,282.56 : 1,071,358.23 = 240,972.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,282.56/1,071,358.23 = 240,972.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,282.56x = 1,071,358.23 × 240,972.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,282.56x = 258,167,359,065.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,167,359,065.51/714,282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,435.90

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