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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,068.82, 1,104,101.88 and 230,668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,068.82, 1,104,101.88 and 230,668.52 is: 346,002.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,068.82 : 1,104,101.88 = 230,668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,068.82/1,104,101.88 = 230,668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,068.82x = 1,104,101.88 × 230,668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,068.82x = 254,681,546,588.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,681,546,588.82/736,068.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,002.36

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