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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,639.37, 1,103,320.85 and 230,124.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,639.37, 1,103,320.85 and 230,124.65 is: 345,143.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,639.37 : 1,103,320.85 = 230,124.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,639.37/1,103,320.85 = 230,124.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,639.37x = 1,103,320.85 × 230,124.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,639.37x = 253,901,317,776.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,901,317,776.73/735,639.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,143.73

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