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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,229.47, 1,074,499.92 and 236,478.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,229.47, 1,074,499.92 and 236,478.21 is: 354,768.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,229.47 : 1,074,499.92 = 236,478.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,229.47/1,074,499.92 = 236,478.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,229.47x = 1,074,499.92 × 236,478.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,229.47x = 254,095,817,726.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,095,817,726.74/716,229.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,768.73

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