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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,739.63, 1,074,853.27 and 236,878.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,739.63, 1,074,853.27 and 236,878.62 is: 355,233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,739.63 : 1,074,853.27 = 236,878.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,739.63/1,074,853.27 = 236,878.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,739.63x = 1,074,853.27 × 236,878.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,739.63x = 254,609,759,300.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,609,759,300.09/716,739.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,233.27

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