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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,497.50, 1,076,295.46 and 237,724.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,497.50, 1,076,295.46 and 237,724.38 is: 356,602.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,497.50 : 1,076,295.46 = 237,724.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,497.50/1,076,295.46 = 237,724.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,497.50x = 1,076,295.46 × 237,724.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,497.50x = 255,861,670,925.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,861,670,925.32/717,497.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,602.87

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