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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,082.72, 1,074,007.44 and 242,757.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,082.72, 1,074,007.44 and 242,757.60 is: 364,096.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,082.72 : 1,074,007.44 = 242,757.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,082.72/1,074,007.44 = 242,757.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,082.72x = 1,074,007.44 × 242,757.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,082.72x = 260,723,468,516.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,723,468,516.54/716,082.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,096.86

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