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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,455.36, 1,076,334.84 and 237,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,455.36, 1,076,334.84 and 237,656 is: 356,534.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,455.36 : 1,076,334.84 = 237,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,455.36/1,076,334.84 = 237,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,455.36x = 1,076,334.84 × 237,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,455.36x = 255,797,432,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,797,432,735.04/717,455.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,534.28

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