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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,485.10, 1,071,501.77 and 234,633.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,485.10, 1,071,501.77 and 234,633.81 is: 351,876.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,485.10 : 1,071,501.77 = 234,633.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,485.10/1,071,501.77 = 234,633.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,485.10x = 1,071,501.77 × 234,633.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,485.10x = 251,410,541,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,410,541,543.68/714,485.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,876.54

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