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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,953.38, 1,103,929.18 and 230,553.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,953.38, 1,103,929.18 and 230,553.72 is: 345,830.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,953.38 : 1,103,929.18 = 230,553.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,953.38/1,103,929.18 = 230,553.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,953.38x = 1,103,929.18 × 230,553.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,953.38x = 254,514,978,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,514,978,489.17/735,953.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,830.30

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