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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,286.15, 1,071,363.61 and 240,975.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,286.15, 1,071,363.61 and 240,975.61 is: 361,441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,286.15 : 1,071,363.61 = 240,975.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,286.15/1,071,363.61 = 240,975.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,286.15x = 1,071,363.61 × 240,975.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,286.15x = 258,172,497,074.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,172,497,074.36/714,286.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,441.28

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