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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,332.78, 1,065,508.40 and 237,018.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,332.78, 1,065,508.40 and 237,018.13 is: 355,530.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,332.78 : 1,065,508.40 = 237,018.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,332.78/1,065,508.40 = 237,018.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,332.78x = 1,065,508.40 × 237,018.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,332.78x = 252,544,808,467.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,544,808,467.29/710,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,530.27

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