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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,018.88, 1,066,583.40 and 237,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,018.88, 1,066,583.40 and 237,706 is: 356,577.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,018.88 : 1,066,583.40 = 237,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,018.88/1,066,583.40 = 237,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,018.88x = 1,066,583.40 × 237,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,018.88x = 253,533,273,680.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,533,273,680.40/711,018.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,577.41

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