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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,106.78, 1,104,032.10 and 237,470.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,106.78, 1,104,032.10 and 237,470.78 is: 356,164.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,106.78 : 1,104,032.10 = 237,470.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,106.78/1,104,032.10 = 237,470.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,106.78x = 1,104,032.10 × 237,470.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,106.78x = 262,175,363,932.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,175,363,932.04/736,106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,164.85

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