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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,294.64, 1,104,558.84 and 237,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,294.64, 1,104,558.84 and 237,542 is: 356,350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,294.64 : 1,104,558.84 = 237,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,294.64/1,104,558.84 = 237,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,294.64x = 1,104,558.84 × 237,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,294.64x = 262,379,115,971.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,379,115,971.28/736,294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,350.71

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