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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,408.58, 1,104,612.32 and 231,008.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,408.58, 1,104,612.32 and 231,008.58 is: 346,512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,408.58 : 1,104,612.32 = 231,008.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,408.58/1,104,612.32 = 231,008.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,408.58x = 1,104,612.32 × 231,008.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,408.58x = 255,174,923,493.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,174,923,493.71/736,408.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,512.70

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