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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,170.41, 1,065,259.67 and 236,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,170.41, 1,065,259.67 and 236,854.40 is: 355,282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,170.41 : 1,065,259.67 = 236,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,170.41/1,065,259.67 = 236,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,170.41x = 1,065,259.67 × 236,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,170.41x = 252,311,439,982.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,311,439,982.05/710,170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,282.95

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