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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,376.74, 1,070,819.91 and 240,899.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,376.74, 1,070,819.91 and 240,899.34 is: 361,097.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,376.74 : 1,070,819.91 = 240,899.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,376.74/1,070,819.91 = 240,899.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,376.74x = 1,070,819.91 × 240,899.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,376.74x = 257,959,809,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,959,809,577.86/714,376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,097.72

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