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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,379.74, 1,070,824.41 and 240,902.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,379.74, 1,070,824.41 and 240,902.34 is: 361,102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,379.74 : 1,070,824.41 = 240,902.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,379.74/1,070,824.41 = 240,902.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,379.74x = 1,070,824.41 × 240,902.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,379.74x = 257,964,106,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,964,106,098.12/714,379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,102.21

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