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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,525, 1,103,287.56 and 236,889

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,525, 1,103,287.56 and 236,889 is: 355,333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,525 : 1,103,287.56 = 236,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,525/1,103,287.56 = 236,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,525x = 1,103,287.56 × 236,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,525x = 261,356,686,800.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,356,686,800.84/735,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,333.52

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