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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,687.45, 1,071,803.57 and 234,803.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,687.45, 1,071,803.57 and 234,803.85 is: 352,131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,687.45 : 1,071,803.57 = 234,803.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,687.45/1,071,803.57 = 234,803.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,687.45x = 1,071,803.57 × 234,803.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,687.45x = 251,663,603,505.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,663,603,505.73/714,687.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,131.00

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