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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,126.59, 1,075,768.70 and 237,179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,126.59, 1,075,768.70 and 237,179.57 is: 355,795.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,126.59 : 1,075,768.70 = 237,179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,126.59/1,075,768.70 = 237,179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,126.59x = 1,075,768.70 × 237,179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,126.59x = 255,150,351,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,150,351,120.72/717,126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,795.42

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