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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,656.15, 1,071,758.39 and 234,805.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,656.15, 1,071,758.39 and 234,805.16 is: 352,133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,656.15 : 1,071,758.39 = 234,805.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,656.15/1,071,758.39 = 234,805.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,656.15x = 1,071,758.39 × 234,805.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,656.15x = 251,654,401,750.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,654,401,750.66/714,656.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,133.54

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