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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,738.63, 1,074,851.78 and 236,877.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,738.63, 1,074,851.78 and 236,877.62 is: 355,231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,738.63 : 1,074,851.78 = 236,877.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,738.63/1,074,851.78 = 236,877.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,738.63x = 1,074,851.78 × 236,877.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,738.63x = 254,608,324,940.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,608,324,940.52/716,738.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,231.76

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