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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,878.82, 1,066,318.24 and 237,564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,878.82, 1,066,318.24 and 237,564.18 is: 356,346.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,878.82 : 1,066,318.24 = 237,564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,878.82/1,066,318.24 = 237,564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,878.82x = 1,066,318.24 × 237,564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,878.82x = 253,319,018,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,319,018,304.64/710,878.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,346.27

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