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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,831.76, 1,066,302.72 and 237,518.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,831.76, 1,066,302.72 and 237,518.79 is: 356,296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,831.76 : 1,066,302.72 = 237,518.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,831.76/1,066,302.72 = 237,518.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,831.76x = 1,066,302.72 × 237,518.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,831.76x = 253,266,925,309.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,266,925,309.00/710,831.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,296.58

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