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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,709.56, 1,071,836.97 and 234,826.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,709.56, 1,071,836.97 and 234,826.74 is: 352,165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,709.56 : 1,071,836.97 = 234,826.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,709.56/1,071,836.97 = 234,826.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,709.56x = 1,071,836.97 × 234,826.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,709.56x = 251,695,981,476.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,695,981,476.58/714,709.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,165.40

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