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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,996.86, 1,064,601.63 and 236,423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,996.86, 1,064,601.63 and 236,423.88 is: 354,504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,996.86 : 1,064,601.63 = 236,423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,996.86/1,064,601.63 = 236,423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,996.86x = 1,064,601.63 × 236,423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,996.86x = 251,697,248,018.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,697,248,018.92/709,996.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,504.73

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