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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,104.78, 1,104,029.10 and 237,468.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,104.78, 1,104,029.10 and 237,468.78 is: 356,161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,104.78 : 1,104,029.10 = 237,468.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,104.78/1,104,029.10 = 237,468.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,104.78x = 1,104,029.10 × 237,468.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,104.78x = 262,172,443,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,172,443,461.50/736,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,161.85

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