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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,255.72, 1,066,661.62 and 237,830.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,255.72, 1,066,661.62 and 237,830.56 is: 356,671.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,255.72 : 1,066,661.62 = 237,830.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,255.72/1,066,661.62 = 237,830.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,255.72x = 1,066,661.62 × 237,830.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,255.72x = 253,684,730,415.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,684,730,415.11/711,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,671.62

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