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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,230.22, 1,074,501.05 and 236,478.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,230.22, 1,074,501.05 and 236,478.96 is: 354,769.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,230.22 : 1,074,501.05 = 236,478.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,230.22/1,074,501.05 = 236,478.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,230.22x = 1,074,501.05 × 236,478.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,230.22x = 254,096,889,640.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,096,889,640.51/716,230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,769.86

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