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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,341.69, 1,103,013.41 and 229,905.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,341.69, 1,103,013.41 and 229,905.32 is: 344,858.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,341.69 : 1,103,013.41 = 229,905.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,341.69/1,103,013.41 = 229,905.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,341.69x = 1,103,013.41 × 229,905.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,341.69x = 253,588,651,346.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,588,651,346.41/735,341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,858.25

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