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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,096.12, 1,104,377.46 and 262,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,096.12, 1,104,377.46 and 262,771 is: 394,239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,096.12 : 1,104,377.46 = 262,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,096.12/1,104,377.46 = 262,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,096.12x = 1,104,377.46 × 262,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,096.12x = 290,198,369,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,198,369,541.66/736,096.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,239.78

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