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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,374.74, 1,070,816.91 and 240,897.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,374.74, 1,070,816.91 and 240,897.34 is: 361,094.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,374.74 : 1,070,816.91 = 240,897.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,374.74/1,070,816.91 = 240,897.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,374.74x = 1,070,816.91 × 240,897.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,374.74x = 257,956,945,246.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,956,945,246.02/714,374.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,094.72

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