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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,021.46, 1,102,298.78 and 236,268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,021.46, 1,102,298.78 and 236,268.82 is: 354,328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,021.46 : 1,102,298.78 = 236,268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,021.46/1,102,298.78 = 236,268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,021.46x = 1,102,298.78 × 236,268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,021.46x = 260,438,832,038.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,438,832,038.04/735,021.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,328.20

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