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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,920.74, 1,072,535.41 and 241,595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,920.74, 1,072,535.41 and 241,595.62 is: 362,445.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,920.74 : 1,072,535.41 = 241,595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,920.74/1,072,535.41 = 241,595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,920.74x = 1,072,535.41 × 241,595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,920.74x = 259,119,857,350.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,119,857,350.90/714,920.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,445.57

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