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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,242.82, 1,075,605.81 and 237,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,242.82, 1,075,605.81 and 237,382.08 is: 355,987.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,242.82 : 1,075,605.81 = 237,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,242.82/1,075,605.81 = 237,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,242.82x = 1,075,605.81 × 237,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,242.82x = 255,329,544,437.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,329,544,437.89/717,242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,987.59

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