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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,044.92, 1,101,867.54 and 236,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,044.92, 1,101,867.54 and 236,059 is: 353,863.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,044.92 : 1,101,867.54 = 236,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,044.92/1,101,867.54 = 236,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,044.92x = 1,101,867.54 × 236,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,044.92x = 260,105,749,624.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,105,749,624.86/735,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,863.75

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