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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,179.93, 1,104,283.74 and 230,729.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,179.93, 1,104,283.74 and 230,729.73 is: 346,098.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,179.93 : 1,104,283.74 = 230,729.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,179.93/1,104,283.74 = 230,729.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,179.93x = 1,104,283.74 × 230,729.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,179.93x = 254,791,089,173.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,791,089,173.59/736,179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,098.93

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