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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,524, 1,103,286.06 and 236,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,524, 1,103,286.06 and 236,888 is: 355,332.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,524 : 1,103,286.06 = 236,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,524/1,103,286.06 = 236,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,524x = 1,103,286.06 × 236,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,524x = 261,355,228,181.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,355,228,181.28/735,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,332.02

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