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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,922.74, 1,072,538.42 and 241,597.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,922.74, 1,072,538.42 and 241,597.62 is: 362,448.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,922.74 : 1,072,538.42 = 241,597.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,922.74/1,072,538.42 = 241,597.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,922.74x = 1,072,538.42 × 241,597.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,922.74x = 259,122,728,422.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,122,728,422.57/714,922.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,448.58

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