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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,736.16, 1,072,235.80 and 234,991.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,736.16, 1,072,235.80 and 234,991.05 is: 352,529.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,736.16 : 1,072,235.80 = 234,991.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,736.16/1,072,235.80 = 234,991.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,736.16x = 1,072,235.80 × 234,991.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,736.16x = 251,965,815,902.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,965,815,902.11/714,736.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,529.83

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