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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,542.10, 1,065,769.40 and 237,187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,542.10, 1,065,769.40 and 237,187.82 is: 355,767.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,542.10 : 1,065,769.40 = 237,187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,542.10/1,065,769.40 = 237,187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,542.10x = 1,065,769.40 × 237,187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,542.10x = 252,787,515,872.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,787,515,872.83/710,542.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,767.12

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