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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,078.32, 1,104,234.12 and 230,599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,078.32, 1,104,234.12 and 230,599.44 is: 345,935.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,078.32 : 1,104,234.12 = 230,599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,078.32/1,104,234.12 = 230,599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,078.32x = 1,104,234.12 × 230,599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,078.32x = 254,635,769,700.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,635,769,700.89/736,078.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,935.70

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