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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,425.88, 1,104,652.56 and 230,975.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,425.88, 1,104,652.56 and 230,975.68 is: 346,467.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,425.88 : 1,104,652.56 = 230,975.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,425.88/1,104,652.56 = 230,975.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,425.88x = 1,104,652.56 × 230,975.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,425.88x = 255,147,876,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,147,876,209.74/736,425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,467.83

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