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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,741.20, 1,096,284.60 and 232,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,741.20, 1,096,284.60 and 232,105.20 is: 348,212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,741.20 : 1,096,284.60 = 232,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,741.20/1,096,284.60 = 232,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,741.20x = 1,096,284.60 × 232,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,741.20x = 254,453,356,339.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,453,356,339.92/730,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,212.69

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