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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,994.78, 1,102,492.20 and 236,358.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,994.78, 1,102,492.20 and 236,358.78 is: 354,538.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,994.78 : 1,102,492.20 = 236,358.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,994.78/1,102,492.20 = 236,358.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,994.78x = 1,102,492.20 × 236,358.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,994.78x = 260,583,711,351.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,583,711,351.52/734,994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,538.18

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