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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,537, 1,103,305.56 and 236,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,537, 1,103,305.56 and 236,901 is: 355,351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,537 : 1,103,305.56 = 236,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,537/1,103,305.56 = 236,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,537x = 1,103,305.56 × 236,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,537x = 261,374,190,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,374,190,469.56/735,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,351.52

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