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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,331.78, 1,065,506.90 and 237,017.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,331.78, 1,065,506.90 and 237,017.13 is: 355,528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,331.78 : 1,065,506.90 = 237,017.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,331.78/1,065,506.90 = 237,017.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,331.78x = 1,065,506.90 × 237,017.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,331.78x = 252,543,386,248.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,543,386,248.11/710,331.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,528.77

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