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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,397.62, 1,074,368.21 and 236,536.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,397.62, 1,074,368.21 and 236,536.20 is: 354,728.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,397.62 : 1,074,368.21 = 236,536.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,397.62/1,074,368.21 = 236,536.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,397.62x = 1,074,368.21 × 236,536.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,397.62x = 254,126,972,611.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,126,972,611.52/716,397.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,728.95

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