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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,834, 1,072,023.75 and 234,951.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,834, 1,072,023.75 and 234,951.12 is: 352,351.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,834 : 1,072,023.75 = 234,951.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,834/1,072,023.75 = 234,951.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,834x = 1,072,023.75 × 234,951.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,834x = 251,873,180,729.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,873,180,729.10/714,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,351.99

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