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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,138.01, 1,073,977.38 and 236,258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,138.01, 1,073,977.38 and 236,258.27 is: 354,311.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,138.01 : 1,073,977.38 = 236,258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,138.01/1,073,977.38 = 236,258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,138.01x = 1,073,977.38 × 236,258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,138.01x = 253,736,036,475.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,736,036,475.46/716,138.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,311.65

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