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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,233.87, 1,075,592.28 and 237,373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,233.87, 1,075,592.28 and 237,373.02 is: 355,973.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,233.87 : 1,075,592.28 = 237,373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,233.87/1,075,592.28 = 237,373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,233.87x = 1,075,592.28 × 237,373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,233.87x = 255,316,588,682.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,316,588,682.43/717,233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,973.97

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