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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,140.52, 1,075,042.52 and 243,501.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,140.52, 1,075,042.52 and 243,501.92 is: 365,025.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,140.52 : 1,075,042.52 = 243,501.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,140.52/1,075,042.52 = 243,501.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,140.52x = 1,075,042.52 × 243,501.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,140.52x = 261,774,917,701.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,774,917,701.64/717,140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,025.98

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