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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,048.82, 1,075,573.33 and 237,147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,048.82, 1,075,573.33 and 237,147.83 is: 355,721.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,048.82 : 1,075,573.33 = 237,147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,048.82/1,075,573.33 = 237,147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,048.82x = 1,075,573.33 × 237,147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,048.82x = 255,069,875,244.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,069,875,244.64/717,048.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,721.77

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