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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,240.02, 1,104,359.49 and 237,604.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,240.02, 1,104,359.49 and 237,604.02 is: 356,405.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,240.02 : 1,104,359.49 = 237,604.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,240.02/1,104,359.49 = 237,604.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,240.02x = 1,104,359.49 × 237,604.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,240.02x = 262,400,254,349.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,400,254,349.15/736,240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,405.86

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