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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,583.38, 1,071,808.65 and 241,272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,583.38, 1,071,808.65 and 241,272.84 is: 361,886.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,583.38 : 1,071,808.65 = 241,272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,583.38/1,071,808.65 = 241,272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,583.38x = 1,071,808.65 × 241,272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,583.38x = 258,598,316,922.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,598,316,922.07/714,583.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,886.83

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