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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,321.12, 1,104,598.32 and 237,568.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,321.12, 1,104,598.32 and 237,568.48 is: 356,390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,321.12 : 1,104,598.32 = 237,568.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,321.12/1,104,598.32 = 237,568.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,321.12x = 1,104,598.32 × 237,568.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,321.12x = 262,417,743,892.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,417,743,892.95/736,321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,390.35

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