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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,331.17, 1,065,505.99 and 237,016.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,331.17, 1,065,505.99 and 237,016.53 is: 355,527.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,331.17 : 1,065,505.99 = 237,016.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,331.17/1,065,505.99 = 237,016.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,331.17x = 1,065,505.99 × 237,016.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,331.17x = 252,542,532,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,542,532,444.02/710,331.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,527.88

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