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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,037.76, 1,061,826.96 and 234,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,037.76, 1,061,826.96 and 234,596 is: 351,817.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,037.76 : 1,061,826.96 = 234,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,037.76/1,061,826.96 = 234,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,037.76x = 1,061,826.96 × 234,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,037.76x = 249,100,357,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,100,357,508.16/708,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,817.90

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