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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,289.79, 1,066,954.13 and 237,958.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,289.79, 1,066,954.13 and 237,958.19 is: 356,943.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,289.79 : 1,066,954.13 = 237,958.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,289.79/1,066,954.13 = 237,958.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,289.79x = 1,066,954.13 × 237,958.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,289.79x = 253,890,472,398.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,890,472,398.03/711,289.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,943.79

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