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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,895.02, 1,072,496.82 and 241,569.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,895.02, 1,072,496.82 and 241,569.90 is: 362,406.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,895.02 : 1,072,496.82 = 241,569.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,895.02/1,072,496.82 = 241,569.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,895.02x = 1,072,496.82 × 241,569.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,895.02x = 259,082,949,557.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,082,949,557.72/714,895.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,406.99

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