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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,527, 1,103,290.56 and 236,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,527, 1,103,290.56 and 236,891 is: 355,336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,527 : 1,103,290.56 = 236,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,527/1,103,290.56 = 236,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,527x = 1,103,290.56 × 236,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,527x = 261,359,604,048.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,359,604,048.96/735,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,336.52

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