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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,708.06, 1,071,834.74 and 234,825.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,708.06, 1,071,834.74 and 234,825.24 is: 352,163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,708.06 : 1,071,834.74 = 234,825.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,708.06/1,071,834.74 = 234,825.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,708.06x = 1,071,834.74 × 234,825.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,708.06x = 251,693,848,886.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,693,848,886.71/714,708.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,163.16

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