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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,454.86, 1,076,334.09 and 237,655.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,454.86, 1,076,334.09 and 237,655.50 is: 356,533.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,454.86 : 1,076,334.09 = 237,655.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,454.86/1,076,334.09 = 237,655.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,454.86x = 1,076,334.09 × 237,655.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,454.86x = 255,796,716,326.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,796,716,326.00/717,454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,533.53

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