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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,483.50, 1,071,725.24 and 241,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,483.50, 1,071,725.24 and 241,501 is: 362,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,483.50 : 1,071,725.24 = 241,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,483.50/1,071,725.24 = 241,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,483.50x = 1,071,725.24 × 241,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,483.50x = 258,822,717,185.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,822,717,185.24/714,483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,251.50

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