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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,963.76, 1,072,577.48 and 235,218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,963.76, 1,072,577.48 and 235,218.56 is: 352,871.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,963.76 : 1,072,577.48 = 235,218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,963.76/1,072,577.48 = 235,218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,963.76x = 1,072,577.48 × 235,218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,963.76x = 252,290,130,334.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,290,130,334.03/714,963.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,871.21

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