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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,180.93, 1,104,285.24 and 230,730.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,180.93, 1,104,285.24 and 230,730.73 is: 346,100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,180.93 : 1,104,285.24 = 230,730.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,180.93/1,104,285.24 = 230,730.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,180.93x = 1,104,285.24 × 230,730.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,180.93x = 254,792,539,553.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,792,539,553.43/736,180.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,100.43

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