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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,873.24, 1,066,309.87 and 237,558.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,873.24, 1,066,309.87 and 237,558.60 is: 356,337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,873.24 : 1,066,309.87 = 237,558.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,873.24/1,066,309.87 = 237,558.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,873.24x = 1,066,309.87 × 237,558.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,873.24x = 253,311,083,483.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,311,083,483.65/710,873.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,337.91

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