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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,032.92, 1,101,849.54 and 236,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,032.92, 1,101,849.54 and 236,047 is: 353,845.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,032.92 : 1,101,849.54 = 236,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,032.92/1,101,849.54 = 236,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,032.92x = 1,101,849.54 × 236,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,032.92x = 260,088,278,368.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,088,278,368.38/735,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,845.75

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