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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,822.38, 1,066,288.66 and 237,509.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,822.38, 1,066,288.66 and 237,509.42 is: 356,282.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,822.38 : 1,066,288.66 = 237,509.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,822.38/1,066,288.66 = 237,509.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,822.38x = 1,066,288.66 × 237,509.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,822.38x = 253,253,601,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,253,601,189.18/710,822.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,282.54

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