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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,274.80, 1,102,912.20 and 236,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,274.80, 1,102,912.20 and 236,638.80 is: 354,958.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,274.80 : 1,102,912.20 = 236,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,274.80/1,102,912.20 = 236,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,274.80x = 1,102,912.20 × 236,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,274.80x = 260,991,819,513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,991,819,513.36/735,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,958.20

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