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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,573.58, 1,074,726.83 and 230,264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,573.58, 1,074,726.83 and 230,264.15 is: 345,353.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,573.58 : 1,074,726.83 = 230,264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,573.58/1,074,726.83 = 230,264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,573.58x = 1,074,726.83 × 230,264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,573.58x = 247,471,063,254.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,471,063,254.62/716,573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,353.32

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