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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,114.32, 1,104,169.79 and 230,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,114.32, 1,104,169.79 and 230,713.80 is: 346,070.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,114.32 : 1,104,169.79 = 230,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,114.32/1,104,169.79 = 230,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,114.32x = 1,104,169.79 × 230,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,114.32x = 254,747,209,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,747,209,702.96/736,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,070.17

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