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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,831.13, 1,066,301.78 and 237,518.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,831.13, 1,066,301.78 and 237,518.16 is: 356,295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,831.13 : 1,066,301.78 = 237,518.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,831.13/1,066,301.78 = 237,518.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,831.13x = 1,066,301.78 × 237,518.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,831.13x = 253,266,035,602.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,266,035,602.73/710,831.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,295.64

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