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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,072.78, 1,063,623.75 and 235,762.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,072.78, 1,063,623.75 and 235,762.26 is: 353,648.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,072.78 : 1,063,623.75 = 235,762.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,072.78/1,063,623.75 = 235,762.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,072.78x = 1,063,623.75 × 235,762.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,072.78x = 250,762,339,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,762,339,089.68/709,072.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,648.24

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