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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,583.42, 1,075,016.07 and 236,791.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,583.42, 1,075,016.07 and 236,791.87 is: 355,234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,583.42 : 1,075,016.07 = 236,791.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,583.42/1,075,016.07 = 236,791.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,583.42x = 1,075,016.07 × 236,791.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,583.42x = 254,555,062,807.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,555,062,807.81/716,583.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,234.37

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