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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,820.38, 1,066,285.66 and 237,507.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,820.38, 1,066,285.66 and 237,507.42 is: 356,279.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,820.38 : 1,066,285.66 = 237,507.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,820.38/1,066,285.66 = 237,507.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,820.38x = 1,066,285.66 × 237,507.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,820.38x = 253,250,756,089.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,250,756,089.60/710,820.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,279.54

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