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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,072.28, 1,063,623 and 235,761.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,072.28, 1,063,623 and 235,761.76 is: 353,647.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,072.28 : 1,063,623 = 235,761.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,072.28/1,063,623 = 235,761.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,072.28x = 1,063,623 × 235,761.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,072.28x = 250,761,630,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,761,630,456.48/709,072.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,647.49

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