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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,856.32, 1,066,169.10 and 237,540.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,856.32, 1,066,169.10 and 237,540.92 is: 356,272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,856.32 : 1,066,169.10 = 237,540.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,856.32/1,066,169.10 = 237,540.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,856.32x = 1,066,169.10 × 237,540.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,856.32x = 253,258,788,889.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,258,788,889.57/710,856.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,272.82

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