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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,955.63, 1,103,932.55 and 230,555.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,955.63, 1,103,932.55 and 230,555.97 is: 345,833.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,955.63 : 1,103,932.55 = 230,555.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,955.63/1,103,932.55 = 230,555.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,955.63x = 1,103,932.55 × 230,555.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,955.63x = 254,518,240,456.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,518,240,456.21/735,955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,833.68

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