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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,456.36, 1,076,336.34 and 237,657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,456.36, 1,076,336.34 and 237,657 is: 356,535.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,456.36 : 1,076,336.34 = 237,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,456.36/1,076,336.34 = 237,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,456.36x = 1,076,336.34 × 237,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,456.36x = 255,798,865,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,798,865,555.38/717,456.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,535.78

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