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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,147.50, 1,073,642.04 and 236,075.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,147.50, 1,073,642.04 and 236,075.72 is: 353,922.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,147.50 : 1,073,642.04 = 236,075.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,147.50/1,073,642.04 = 236,075.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,147.50x = 1,073,642.04 × 236,075.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,147.50x = 253,460,812,247.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,460,812,247.06/716,147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,922.64

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