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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,826.24, 1,072,273.84 and 235,043.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,826.24, 1,072,273.84 and 235,043.42 is: 352,576.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,826.24 : 1,072,273.84 = 235,043.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,826.24/1,072,273.84 = 235,043.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,826.24x = 1,072,273.84 × 235,043.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,826.24x = 252,030,907,849.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,030,907,849.45/714,826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,576.46

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