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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,958.76, 1,072,569.98 and 235,213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,958.76, 1,072,569.98 and 235,213.56 is: 352,863.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,958.76 : 1,072,569.98 = 235,213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,958.76/1,072,569.98 = 235,213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,958.76x = 1,072,569.98 × 235,213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,958.76x = 252,283,003,344.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,283,003,344.93/714,958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,863.71

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