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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,836.38, 1,066,309.65 and 237,523.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,836.38, 1,066,309.65 and 237,523.41 is: 356,303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,836.38 : 1,066,309.65 = 237,523.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,836.38/1,066,309.65 = 237,523.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,836.38x = 1,066,309.65 × 237,523.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,836.38x = 253,273,504,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,273,504,183.91/710,836.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,303.52

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