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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,102.84, 1,104,154.42 and 230,663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,102.84, 1,104,154.42 and 230,663.72 is: 345,995.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,102.84 : 1,104,154.42 = 230,663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,102.84/1,104,154.42 = 230,663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,102.84x = 1,104,154.42 × 230,663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,102.84x = 254,688,362,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,688,362,377.00/736,102.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,995.63

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