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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,211.85, 1,104,285.65 and 230,761.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,211.85, 1,104,285.65 and 230,761.29 is: 346,131.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,211.85 : 1,104,285.65 = 230,761.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,211.85/1,104,285.65 = 230,761.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,211.85x = 1,104,285.65 × 230,761.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,211.85x = 254,826,381,122.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,826,381,122.49/736,211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,131.87

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