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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,936.26, 1,103,904.38 and 230,501.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,936.26, 1,103,904.38 and 230,501.42 is: 345,752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,936.26 : 1,103,904.38 = 230,501.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,936.26/1,103,904.38 = 230,501.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,936.26x = 1,103,904.38 × 230,501.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,936.26x = 254,451,526,330.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,451,526,330.59/735,936.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,752.13

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