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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,983, 1,102,474.50 and 236,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,983, 1,102,474.50 and 236,347 is: 354,520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,983 : 1,102,474.50 = 236,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,983/1,102,474.50 = 236,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,983x = 1,102,474.50 × 236,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,983x = 260,566,540,651.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,566,540,651.50/734,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,520.50

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