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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,228.80, 1,102,843.20 and 236,592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,228.80, 1,102,843.20 and 236,592.80 is: 354,889.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,228.80 : 1,102,843.20 = 236,592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,228.80/1,102,843.20 = 236,592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,228.80x = 1,102,843.20 × 236,592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,228.80x = 260,924,760,648.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,924,760,648.96/735,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,889.20

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