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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,711.06, 1,071,839.24 and 234,828.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,711.06, 1,071,839.24 and 234,828.24 is: 352,167.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,711.06 : 1,071,839.24 = 234,828.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,711.06/1,071,839.24 = 234,828.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,711.06x = 1,071,839.24 × 234,828.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,711.06x = 251,698,121,118.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,698,121,118.00/714,711.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,167.66

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