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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,890.42, 1,066,335.63 and 237,575.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,890.42, 1,066,335.63 and 237,575.79 is: 356,363.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,890.42 : 1,066,335.63 = 237,575.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,890.42/1,066,335.63 = 237,575.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,890.42x = 1,066,335.63 × 237,575.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,890.42x = 253,335,524,370.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,335,524,370.72/710,890.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,363.68

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