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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,331.70, 1,065,506.78 and 237,017.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,331.70, 1,065,506.78 and 237,017.06 is: 355,528.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,331.70 : 1,065,506.78 = 237,017.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,331.70/1,065,506.78 = 237,017.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,331.70x = 1,065,506.78 × 237,017.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,331.70x = 252,543,284,405.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,543,284,405.67/710,331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,528.67

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