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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,140.40, 1,102,710.60 and 236,554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,140.40, 1,102,710.60 and 236,554.80 is: 354,832.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,140.40 : 1,102,710.60 = 236,554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,140.40/1,102,710.60 = 236,554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,140.40x = 1,102,710.60 × 236,554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,140.40x = 260,851,485,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,851,485,440.88/735,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,832.20

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