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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,507, 1,103,260.50 and 236,871

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,507, 1,103,260.50 and 236,871 is: 355,306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,507 : 1,103,260.50 = 236,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,507/1,103,260.50 = 236,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,507x = 1,103,260.50 × 236,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,507x = 261,330,417,895.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,330,417,895.50/735,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,306.50

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