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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,292.57, 1,065,493.53 and 236,977.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,292.57, 1,065,493.53 and 236,977.17 is: 355,484.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,292.57 : 1,065,493.53 = 236,977.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,292.57/1,065,493.53 = 236,977.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,292.57x = 1,065,493.53 × 236,977.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,292.57x = 252,497,641,392.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,497,641,392.71/710,292.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,484.00

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