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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,653.14, 1,078,087.37 and 232,172.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,653.14, 1,078,087.37 and 232,172.73 is: 348,293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,653.14 : 1,078,087.37 = 232,172.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,653.14/1,078,087.37 = 232,172.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,653.14x = 1,078,087.37 × 232,172.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,653.14x = 250,302,486,710.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,302,486,710.56/718,653.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,293.88

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