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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,659.31, 1,071,761.37 and 234,775.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,659.31, 1,071,761.37 and 234,775.73 is: 352,088.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,659.31 : 1,071,761.37 = 234,775.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,659.31/1,071,761.37 = 234,775.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,659.31x = 1,071,761.37 × 234,775.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,659.31x = 251,623,552,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,623,552,668.74/714,659.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,088.82

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