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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,109, 1,075,712.73 and 237,335.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,109, 1,075,712.73 and 237,335.92 is: 356,020.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,109 : 1,075,712.73 = 237,335.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,109/1,075,712.73 = 237,335.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,109x = 1,075,712.73 × 237,335.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,109x = 255,305,270,430.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,305,270,430.26/717,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,020.17

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