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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,004.72, 1,073,336.40 and 242,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,004.72, 1,073,336.40 and 242,358.48 is: 363,310.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,004.72 : 1,073,336.40 = 242,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,004.72/1,073,336.40 = 242,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,004.72x = 1,073,336.40 × 242,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,004.72x = 260,132,178,432.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,132,178,432.67/716,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,310.70

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