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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,231.46, 1,074,502.92 and 236,480.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,231.46, 1,074,502.92 and 236,480.22 is: 354,771.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,231.46 : 1,074,502.92 = 236,480.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,231.46/1,074,502.92 = 236,480.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,231.46x = 1,074,502.92 × 236,480.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,231.46x = 254,098,686,912.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,098,686,912.24/716,231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,771.75

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