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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,995.75, 1,103,993.64 and 237,359.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,995.75, 1,103,993.64 and 237,359.75 is: 356,039.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,995.75 : 1,103,993.64 = 237,359.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,995.75/1,103,993.64 = 237,359.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,995.75x = 1,103,993.64 × 237,359.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,995.75x = 262,043,654,391.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,043,654,391.99/735,995.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,039.63

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