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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,923.74, 1,072,539.92 and 241,598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,923.74, 1,072,539.92 and 241,598.62 is: 362,450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,923.74 : 1,072,539.92 = 241,598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,923.74/1,072,539.92 = 241,598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,923.74x = 1,072,539.92 × 241,598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,923.74x = 259,124,164,566.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,124,164,566.91/714,923.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,450.08

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