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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,150.54, 1,068,225.80 and 238,834.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,150.54, 1,068,225.80 and 238,834.53 is: 358,251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,150.54 : 1,068,225.80 = 238,834.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,150.54/1,068,225.80 = 238,834.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,150.54x = 1,068,225.80 × 238,834.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,150.54x = 255,129,207,473.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,129,207,473.96/712,150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,251.79

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