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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,175.73, 1,104,265.35 and 223,845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,175.73, 1,104,265.35 and 223,845.60 is: 335,768.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,175.73 : 1,104,265.35 = 223,845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,175.73/1,104,265.35 = 223,845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,175.73x = 1,104,265.35 × 223,845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,175.73x = 247,184,939,829.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,184,939,829.96/736,175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,768.93

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