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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,149.40, 1,075,467.06 and 237,288.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,149.40, 1,075,467.06 and 237,288.84 is: 355,848.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,149.40 : 1,075,467.06 = 237,288.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,149.40/1,075,467.06 = 237,288.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,149.40x = 1,075,467.06 × 237,288.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,149.40x = 255,196,331,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,196,331,125.61/717,149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,848.21

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