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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,801.92, 1,076,870.31 and 237,994.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,801.92, 1,076,870.31 and 237,994.62 is: 357,047.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,801.92 : 1,076,870.31 = 237,994.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,801.92/1,076,870.31 = 237,994.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,801.92x = 1,076,870.31 × 237,994.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,801.92x = 256,289,342,683.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,289,342,683.10/717,801.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,047.45

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