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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,543, 1,103,314.56 and 236,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,543, 1,103,314.56 and 236,907 is: 355,360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,543 : 1,103,314.56 = 236,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,543/1,103,314.56 = 236,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,543x = 1,103,314.56 × 236,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,543x = 261,382,942,465.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,382,942,465.92/735,543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,360.52

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