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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,572.83, 1,074,725.71 and 230,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,572.83, 1,074,725.71 and 230,263.40 is: 345,352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,572.83 : 1,074,725.71 = 230,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,572.83/1,074,725.71 = 230,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,572.83x = 1,074,725.71 × 230,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,572.83x = 247,469,997,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,469,997,083.68/716,572.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,352.19

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