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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,873.43, 1,066,310.15 and 237,558.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,873.43, 1,066,310.15 and 237,558.79 is: 356,338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,873.43 : 1,066,310.15 = 237,558.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,873.43/1,066,310.15 = 237,558.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,873.43x = 1,066,310.15 × 237,558.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,873.43x = 253,311,345,145.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,311,345,145.15/710,873.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,338.18

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