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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,522.36, 1,071,808.20 and 234,760.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,522.36, 1,071,808.20 and 234,760.20 is: 352,148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,522.36 : 1,071,808.20 = 234,760.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,522.36/1,071,808.20 = 234,760.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,522.36x = 1,071,808.20 × 234,760.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,522.36x = 251,617,907,393.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,617,907,393.64/714,522.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,148.40

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