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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,979.50, 1,102,469.25 and 236,343.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,979.50, 1,102,469.25 and 236,343.50 is: 354,515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,979.50 : 1,102,469.25 = 236,343.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,979.50/1,102,469.25 = 236,343.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,979.50x = 1,102,469.25 × 236,343.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,979.50x = 260,561,441,187.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,561,441,187.38/734,979.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,515.25

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