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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,737.03, 1,072,237.11 and 234,991.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,737.03, 1,072,237.11 and 234,991.93 is: 352,531.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,737.03 : 1,072,237.11 = 234,991.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,737.03/1,072,237.11 = 234,991.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,737.03x = 1,072,237.11 × 234,991.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,737.03x = 251,967,067,896.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,967,067,896.52/714,737.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,531.15

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