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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,169.41, 1,065,258.17 and 236,853.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,169.41, 1,065,258.17 and 236,853.40 is: 355,281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,169.41 : 1,065,258.17 = 236,853.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,169.41/1,065,258.17 = 236,853.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,169.41x = 1,065,258.17 × 236,853.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,169.41x = 252,310,019,442.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,310,019,442.28/710,169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,281.45

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