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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,543.12, 1,103,314.56 and 236,907.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,543.12, 1,103,314.56 and 236,907.12 is: 355,360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,543.12 : 1,103,314.56 = 236,907.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,543.12/1,103,314.56 = 236,907.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,543.12x = 1,103,314.56 × 236,907.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,543.12x = 261,383,074,863.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,383,074,863.67/735,543.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,360.64

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