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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,961.12, 1,075,603.69 and 237,187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,961.12, 1,075,603.69 and 237,187.79 is: 355,835.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,961.12 : 1,075,603.69 = 237,187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,961.12/1,075,603.69 = 237,187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,961.12x = 1,075,603.69 × 237,187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,961.12x = 255,120,061,098.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,120,061,098.93/716,961.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,835.28

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