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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,017.88, 1,066,581.90 and 237,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,017.88, 1,066,581.90 and 237,705 is: 356,575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,017.88 : 1,066,581.90 = 237,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,017.88/1,066,581.90 = 237,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,017.88x = 1,066,581.90 × 237,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,017.88x = 253,531,850,539.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,531,850,539.50/711,017.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,575.91

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