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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,742.64, 1,074,857.76 and 236,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,742.64, 1,074,857.76 and 236,881.60 is: 355,237.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,742.64 : 1,074,857.76 = 236,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,742.64/1,074,857.76 = 236,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,742.64x = 1,074,857.76 × 236,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,742.64x = 254,614,025,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,614,025,961.22/716,742.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,237.73

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