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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,234.40, 1,063,997.40 and 236,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,234.40, 1,063,997.40 and 236,259.20 is: 354,437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,234.40 : 1,063,997.40 = 236,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,234.40/1,063,997.40 = 236,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,234.40x = 1,063,997.40 × 236,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,234.40x = 251,379,174,526.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,379,174,526.08/709,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,437.37

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