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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,924.48, 1,072,518.75 and 235,179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,924.48, 1,072,518.75 and 235,179.30 is: 352,812.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,924.48 : 1,072,518.75 = 235,179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,924.48/1,072,518.75 = 235,179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,924.48x = 1,072,518.75 × 235,179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,924.48x = 252,234,208,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,234,208,861.88/714,924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,812.38

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