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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,637.40, 1,063,101.90 and 235,662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,637.40, 1,063,101.90 and 235,662.20 is: 353,541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,637.40 : 1,063,101.90 = 235,662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,637.40/1,063,101.90 = 235,662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,637.40x = 1,063,101.90 × 235,662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,637.40x = 250,532,932,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,532,932,578.18/708,637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,541.79

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