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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,282.73, 1,071,358.48 and 240,972.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,282.73, 1,071,358.48 and 240,972.19 is: 361,436.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,282.73 : 1,071,358.48 = 240,972.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,282.73/1,071,358.48 = 240,972.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,282.73x = 1,071,358.48 × 240,972.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,282.73x = 258,167,593,911.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,167,593,911.05/714,282.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,436.14

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