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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,482.50, 1,071,723.74 and 241,500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,482.50, 1,071,723.74 and 241,500 is: 362,250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,482.50 : 1,071,723.74 = 241,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,482.50/1,071,723.74 = 241,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,482.50x = 1,071,723.74 × 241,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,482.50x = 258,821,283,210
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,821,283,210/714,482.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,250.00

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