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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,490.13, 1,076,284.40 and 237,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,490.13, 1,076,284.40 and 237,717 is: 356,591.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,490.13 : 1,076,284.40 = 237,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,490.13/1,076,284.40 = 237,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,490.13x = 1,076,284.40 × 237,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,490.13x = 255,851,097,526.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,851,097,526.22/717,490.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,591.80

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