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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,472.43, 1,071,482.80 and 234,621.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,472.43, 1,071,482.80 and 234,621.13 is: 351,857.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,472.43 : 1,071,482.80 = 234,621.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,472.43/1,071,482.80 = 234,621.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,472.43x = 1,071,482.80 × 234,621.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,472.43x = 251,392,506,519.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,392,506,519.00/714,472.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,857.53

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