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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,847.72, 1,075,015.62 and 236,987.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,847.72, 1,075,015.62 and 236,987.52 is: 355,396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,847.72 : 1,075,015.62 = 236,987.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,847.72/1,075,015.62 = 236,987.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,847.72x = 1,075,015.62 × 236,987.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,847.72x = 254,765,285,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,765,285,745.06/716,847.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,396.66

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