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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,089, 1,063,642.76 and 235,774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,089, 1,063,642.76 and 235,774.36 is: 353,664.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,089 : 1,063,642.76 = 235,774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,089/1,063,642.76 = 235,774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,089x = 1,063,642.76 × 235,774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,089x = 250,779,691,007.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,779,691,007.63/709,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,664.62

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