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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,115.32, 1,104,171.28 and 230,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,115.32, 1,104,171.28 and 230,714.80 is: 346,071.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,115.32 : 1,104,171.28 = 230,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,115.32/1,104,171.28 = 230,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,115.32x = 1,104,171.28 × 230,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,115.32x = 254,748,656,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,748,656,030.94/736,115.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,071.67

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