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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,522, 1,103,283.06 and 236,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,522, 1,103,283.06 and 236,886 is: 355,329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,522 : 1,103,283.06 = 236,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,522/1,103,283.06 = 236,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,522x = 1,103,283.06 × 236,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,522x = 261,352,310,951.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,352,310,951.16/735,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,329.02

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