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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,857.32, 1,066,170.60 and 237,541.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,857.32, 1,066,170.60 and 237,541.92 is: 356,274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,857.32 : 1,066,170.60 = 237,541.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,857.32/1,066,170.60 = 237,541.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,857.32x = 1,066,170.60 × 237,541.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,857.32x = 253,260,211,371.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,260,211,371.55/710,857.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,274.32

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