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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,179.77, 1,104,283.49 and 230,729.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,179.77, 1,104,283.49 and 230,729.56 is: 346,098.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,179.77 : 1,104,283.49 = 230,729.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,179.77/1,104,283.49 = 230,729.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,179.77x = 1,104,283.49 × 230,729.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,179.77x = 254,790,843,762.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,790,843,762.96/736,179.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,098.68

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