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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,544, 1,103,316.06 and 236,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,544, 1,103,316.06 and 236,908 is: 355,362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,544 : 1,103,316.06 = 236,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,544/1,103,316.06 = 236,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,544x = 1,103,316.06 × 236,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,544x = 261,384,401,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,384,401,142.48/735,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,362.02

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