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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,323.10, 1,104,498.32 and 230,872.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,323.10, 1,104,498.32 and 230,872.78 is: 346,313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,323.10 : 1,104,498.32 = 230,872.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,323.10/1,104,498.32 = 230,872.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,323.10x = 1,104,498.32 × 230,872.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,323.10x = 254,998,592,698.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,998,592,698.42/736,323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,313.45

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