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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,253.71, 1,066,658.63 and 237,828.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,253.71, 1,066,658.63 and 237,828.56 is: 356,668.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,253.71 : 1,066,658.63 = 237,828.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,253.71/1,066,658.63 = 237,828.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,253.71x = 1,066,658.63 × 237,828.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,253.71x = 253,681,879,462.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,681,879,462.04/711,253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,668.62

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