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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,108, 1,075,711.23 and 237,334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,108, 1,075,711.23 and 237,334.92 is: 356,018.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,108 : 1,075,711.23 = 237,334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,108/1,075,711.23 = 237,334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,108x = 1,075,711.23 × 237,334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,108x = 255,303,838,715.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,303,838,715.15/717,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,018.67

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