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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,493.50, 1,076,289.46 and 237,720.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,493.50, 1,076,289.46 and 237,720.38 is: 356,596.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,493.50 : 1,076,289.46 = 237,720.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,493.50/1,076,289.46 = 237,720.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,493.50x = 1,076,289.46 × 237,720.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,493.50x = 255,855,933,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,855,933,445.45/717,493.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,596.87

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