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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,067.26, 1,061,871.18 and 234,625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,067.26, 1,061,871.18 and 234,625.50 is: 351,862.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,067.26 : 1,061,871.18 = 234,625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,067.26/1,061,871.18 = 234,625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,067.26x = 1,061,871.18 × 234,625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,067.26x = 249,142,056,543.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,142,056,543.09/708,067.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,862.13

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