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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,519.80, 1,071,553.88 and 234,668.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,519.80, 1,071,553.88 and 234,668.54 is: 351,928.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,519.80 : 1,071,553.88 = 234,668.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,519.80/1,071,553.88 = 234,668.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,519.80x = 1,071,553.88 × 234,668.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,519.80x = 251,459,984,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,459,984,257.60/714,519.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,928.65

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