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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,920.73, 1,072,513.13 and 235,175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,920.73, 1,072,513.13 and 235,175.55 is: 352,806.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,920.73 : 1,072,513.13 = 235,175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,920.73/1,072,513.13 = 235,175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,920.73x = 1,072,513.13 × 235,175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,920.73x = 252,228,864,054.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,228,864,054.09/714,920.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,806.76

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