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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,061.96, 1,064,862.90 and 236,620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,061.96, 1,064,862.90 and 236,620.20 is: 354,853.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,061.96 : 1,064,862.90 = 236,620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,061.96/1,064,862.90 = 236,620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,061.96x = 1,064,862.90 × 236,620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,061.96x = 251,968,072,370.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,968,072,370.58/710,061.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,853.64

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