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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,076.72, 1,104,114.98 and 237,440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,076.72, 1,104,114.98 and 237,440.72 is: 356,161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,076.72 : 1,104,114.98 = 237,440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,076.72/1,104,114.98 = 237,440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,076.72x = 1,104,114.98 × 237,440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,076.72x = 262,161,850,887.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,161,850,887.01/736,076.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,161.04

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